Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 28, 2012
Linvatec Corporation dba ConMed Linvatec in Largo, FL is recalling the S8580, 8.0MM SENTINEL Cannulated Drill Bit, lot numbers 322225 and 322226; and the S8585, 8.5MM SENTINEL Can…
Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec recalled "***SENTINEL***Cannulated Drill Bit***S8585***8.5 X 229mm (9")***CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CO… - a moderate-severity action.
"***SENTINEL***Cannulated Drill Bit***S8585***8.5 X 229mm (9")***CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CO… was recalled by Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec in November 28, 2012. Reason: Linvatec Corporation dba ConMed Linvatec in Largo, FL is recalling the S8580, 8.0MM SENTINEL Cannulated Drill…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0384-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Linvatec Corporation dba ConMed Linvatec in Largo, FL is recalling the S8580, 8.0MM SENTINEL Cannulated Drill….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0384-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0384-2013) was formally reported on November 28, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on April 10, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Largo, FL. Federal records list the affected scope as 70 total.
The documented reason for this recall is: Linvatec Corporation dba ConMed Linvatec in Largo, FL is recalling the S8580, 8.0MM SENTINEL Cannulated Drill Bit, lot numbers 322225 and 322226; and the S8585, 8.5MM SENTINEL Cannulated Drill Bit, lot number 322287. Re… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA including NJ, UT, GA, NY, PA, IL, LA, OH, CA, MS and Internationally to Canada, Japan, and Romania.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
70 total
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
"***SENTINEL***Cannulated Drill Bit***S8585***8.5 X 229mm (9")***CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA***LOT***2009-02***". This drill bit is an eccentric mono-fluted cutting edge for drilling bone tunnels in ACL and PCL reconstruction.
Linvatec Corporation dba ConMed Linvatec in Largo, FL is recalling the S8580, 8.0MM SENTINEL Cannulated Drill Bit, lot numbers 322225 and 322226; and the S8585, 8.5MM SENTINEL Cannulated Drill Bit, lot number 322287. Recall was initiated due to the incorrect labeling on package.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0384-2013 |
| Date reported | November 28, 2012 |
| Date initiated | April 10, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec |
| Firm location | Largo, FL |
| Affected scope | 70 total |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA including NJ, UT, GA, NY, PA, IL, LA, OH, CA, MS and Internationally to Canada, Japan, and Romania. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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