Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported December 20, 2023
Use of a 1.4 drill in hard bone conditions caused increased insertion forces leading to subsequent failures of the inserter, when the inserters bend, it may also move off the dril…
Riverpoint Medical, LLC recalled Iconix Knotless 1.4mm Anchor with XBraid S (Blue/Black) REF 3911-714-520 Iconix Knotl… - a moderate-severity action.
Iconix Knotless 1.4mm Anchor with XBraid S (Blue/Black) REF 3911-714-520 Iconix Knotl… was recalled by Riverpoint Medical, LLC in December 20, 2023. Reason: Use of a 1.4 drill in hard bone conditions caused increased insertion forces leading to subsequent failures o…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0518-2024 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Riverpoint Medical, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Use of a 1.4 drill in hard bone conditions caused increased insertion forces leading to subsequent failures o….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0518-2024 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0518-2024) was formally reported on December 20, 2023, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 25, 2023. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Riverpoint Medical, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Portland, OR. Federal records list the affected scope as 999 devices.
The documented reason for this recall is: Use of a 1.4 drill in hard bone conditions caused increased insertion forces leading to subsequent failures of the inserter, when the inserters bend, it may also move off the drill hole location leading to damage of the… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: U.S. Nationwide distribution in the state of CA.. 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
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
999 devices
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Iconix Knotless 1.4mm Anchor with XBraid S (Blue/Black) REF 3911-714-520 Iconix Knotless 1.4mm Anchor with XBraid S (Black/White) REF 3911-714-521 The Iconix Knotless anchors are intended to be used for soft-tissue to bone fixation in the foot, ankle, knee, hip, hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder.
Use of a 1.4 drill in hard bone conditions caused increased insertion forces leading to subsequent failures of the inserter, when the inserters bend, it may also move off the drill hole location leading to damage of the suture construct during insertion. Suture damage may lead to suture breaks during use.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-0518-2024 |
| Date reported | December 20, 2023 |
| Date initiated | October 25, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Riverpoint Medical, LLC |
| Firm location | Portland, OR |
| Affected scope | 999 devices |
| Distribution | U.S. Nationwide distribution in the state of CA. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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