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Health product recall

Arthrex Inc. SwiveLocks (2017-03-27)

Starting date:
March 27, 2017
Posting date:
May 2, 2017
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-63134

Affected Products

  1. Bio-SwiveLock, Self-Punching
  2. Bio-Composite SwiveLock, Self-Punching
  3. Peek SwiveLock, Self-Punching
  4. Speedbridge Implant System With Biocomposite SwiveLock SP (Shoulder)

Reason

The self-punching eyelet contained within the Arthrex Swivelock SP suture anchor has the potential to break on insertion in hard cortical bone. There is no impact to the patient if the device has been implanted successfully.

Affected products

A. Bio-SwiveLock, Self-Punching

Lot or serial number

10078259

Model or catalog number

AR-2323BSLM

Companies
Manufacturer
Arthrex Inc.
1370 Creekside Boulevard
Naples
34108-1945
Florida
UNITED STATES

B. Bio-Composite SwiveLock, Self-Punching

Lot or serial number

10072425
10073992
10075792
10077133
10078077
10078340

Model or catalog number

AR-2324BCM

Companies
Manufacturer
Arthrex Inc.
1370 Creekside Boulevard
Naples
34108-1945
Florida
UNITED STATES

C. Peek SwiveLock, Self-Punching

Lot or serial number

10072597
10078258

Model or catalog number

AR-2323PSLM
AR-2324PSLM

Companies
Manufacturer
Arthrex Inc.
1370 Creekside Boulevard
Naples
34108-1945
Florida
UNITED STATES

D. Speedbridge Implant System With Biocomposite SwiveLock SP (Shoulder)

Lot or serial number

10070003
10074288
10074291
10075965
10076753
10076852
10077252
10081420
10084027

Model or catalog number

AR-2600SBS-5
AR-2600SBS-7

Companies
Manufacturer
Arthrex Inc.
1370 Creekside Boulevard
Naples
34108-1945
Florida
UNITED STATES