FDA Device

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.

Hazard

Labeled incorrectly as a Blade Up configuration instead of a Blade Down configuration.

What You Should Do

Remedy

DePuy Synthes sent an Urgent Voluntary Product Recall letter dated April 15, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter iidentified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediately check all inventories to locate and return the affected product. For returns customers were instructed call 1-877-379-4871 to obtain a goods authorization (RGA) number. Affected product should be returned to: Mitek Sports Medicine ATTN: Mitek Complaints 325 Paramouont Drive Rayham, MA 02067 For questions customers were instructed to call 1-877-379-4871.

Products

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
Brand
DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.
UPC
Lot number:13A01

Units Affected

27 units