FDA Device

DePuy Mitek GRYPHON T BR DS Anchor w/ORTHOCORD Product Code: 210811 Gryphon BR Suture Anchors are intended for: Shoulder: Rotor Cuff Repair, Bankart Repair, SLAP Lesion Repair, Biceps Tenodesis, Acromio-Clavicular Separation Repair, Deltoid Repair, Capsular Shift or Capsulolabral Reconstruction; Foot/Ankle: Lateral Stabilization, Medial Stabilization, Achilles Tendon Repair; Knee: Medial Collateral Ligament Repair, Lateral Collateral Ligament Repair, Posterior Oblique Ligament Repair, lliotibial

Hazard

Metal debris in the shaft component of the device

What You Should Do

Remedy

DePuy Mitek sent an Urgent Voluntary Product Recall Notification letter dated February 24, 2011, to all affected consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were asked to immediately check their inventory to determine if they have any affected product. Customers were asked to complete the enclosed business reply form and fax it to 508-828-3750 or email to mitekcomplaints@its.jnj.com whether or not they have any of the affected product remaining in their inventory. Customers were asked to utilize the return good authorization number provided by customer service and return all identified product to: DePuy Mitek ATTN: Recall Coordinator 50 Scotland Boulevard Bridgewater, MA 02324 For any questions call 1-877-379-4871 or contact DePuy Mitek Customer Service directly at 1-800-382-4682, PROMPT 3.

Products

DePuy Mitek GRYPHON T BR DS Anchor w/ORTHOCORD Product Code: 210811 Gryphon BR Suture Anchors are intended for: Shoulder: Rotor Cuff Repair, Bankart Repair, SLAP Lesion Repair, Biceps Tenodesis, Acrom
Brand
DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.
UPC
Lot Numbers:  3403404 3411147 3415167 3415244 3417101 3418587

Units Affected

1126 units