FDA recall Z-1206-2019

Arthrex, Inc. · Class II · device

Product

Arthrex Burr, Oval, 12 Flute, 5.5 mm x 13 cm (AR-8550OBT) These devices are indicated for resection of soft and osseous tissues in both large and small articular cavities during arthroscopic procedures.

Reason for recall

Devices may generate excessive heat during use.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NH, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and WY; and to countries of: Germany, Brazil and Australia.

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2019-01-14
Report date
2019-05-01
Termination date
2023-08-31
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Naples, FL, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1206-2019