***REF C7122***QTY 1***APEX Arthroscopy Tubing Set. Intended for use for joint irrigation and dissention during arthroscopic procedures.
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1681-2013.
Conmed Linvatec received complaints that their products C7120 APEX Arthroscopy Tubing Set, One Connection and C7122 APEX Arthroscopy Tubing Set, Two Connection, contained a scratch/grooved area on the inside diameter of the pressure fitting that may cause the APEX Irrigation (pump) Console to sense a pressure drop and increase fluid flow to the surgical site.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1681-2013.
Recall terminated by FDA.
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1681-2013.
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Linvatec Corp. Dba Conmed Linvatec Recall FAQ
Linvatec Corp. Dba Conmed Linvatec is the subject of a medical devices safety report: ***REF C7122***QTY 1***APEX Arthroscopy Tubing Set. Intended for use for joint irrigation and dissention during arthroscopic procedures.. The notice was published on May 30, 2013 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 4,691 units are potentially affected.