DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.: Medical Device Recalls in 2013

According to to data from the FDA, there were 8 medical device recalls made by DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co. in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.

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• DePuy Mitek FMS Outflow Tubing with One-Way valve Product Code:284649 Product Usage: The Intermediary Tubing for FMS¿ Fluid Management Systems connects the Inflow Tubing to the arthroscopic sheath during arthroscopic procedures. The Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) tubing integrates several functional components including: luer locks for attaching the tube to the Inflow tubing and sheath, clamps, and a one-way valve. The FMS Outflow Tubing with One-Way valve is sterile and intended for single use with the FMS Fluid Management Systems in a surgical setting by personnel trained in arthroscopy.
• ORTHOCORD One Violet and One Blue Braided Composite Suture with MO-6 Taper Needles, Product Code: 223115. For use in general soft tissue approximation, and/or ligation, including orthopedic procedures.
• DePuy Mitek FMS Intermediary Tubing with One-Way valve Product Code: 281142 Product Usage: The Intermediary Tubing for FMS¿ Fluid Management Systems connects the Inflow Tubing to the arthroscopic sheath during arthroscopic procedures. The Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) tubing integrates several functional components including: luer locks for attaching the tube to the Inflow tubing and sheath, clamps, and a one-way valve. The FMS Intermediary Tubing is sterile and intended for single use with the FMS Fluid Management Systems in a surgical setting by personnel trained in arthroscopy .
• ORTHOCORD BLUE BRAIDED COMPOSITE SUTURE 2 (5 METRIC), Catalog Number: 223111. For use in general soft tissue approximation, and/or ligation, including orthopedic procedures.
• ORTHOCORD One Violet and One Blue Braided Composite Suture with MO-7 Taper Needles, Catalog Number: 223114. For use in general soft tissue approximation, and/or ligation, including orthopedic procedures.
• ORTHOCORD ONE VIOLET AND ONE BLUE BRAIDED COMPOSITE SUTURE 2 (5 METRIC), Catalog Number: 223113. For use in general soft tissue approximation, and/or ligation, including orthopedic procedures.
• ORTHOCORD One Violet and One Blue Braided Composite Suture with OS-6 Reverse Cutting Needles, Product Code: 223116. For use in general soft tissue approximation, and/or ligation, including orthopedic procedures.
• DePuy Mitek Tissue Liberator -Blade Up Catalog Number: 214623 The Reusable Arthroscopy Instruments are reusable, non-powered surgical instruments used during arthroscopic surgery of any joint except the spine.