RipCord Syndesmosis Button, REF: STA001K

FDA Recall #Z-1101-2023 — Class II — December 22, 2022

Recall #Z-1101-2023 Date: December 22, 2022 Classification: Class II Status: Ongoing

Product Description

RipCord Syndesmosis Button, REF: STA001K

Reason for Recall

Overly aggressive tension on the pull suture, while passing the medial button through a bone/soft tissue tunnel across the fibula and tibia, can exceed its strength causing it to break.

Recalling Firm

TriMed Inc. — Santa Clarita, CA

Classification

Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Product Type

Devices

Product Quantity

76

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of IL, PA, TX, GA, TN, AL, MO, FL, AR, LA, HI, OH, TX, KS

Code Information

UDI-DI: 00842188123849, Lot: 85305-01

Status

Ongoing

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated