Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1328-2025 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Stryker Corporation |
| Report date | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 29, 2025 |
| Quantity | 9521 units |
| Location | San Jose, CA, United States |
Official product description
Stryker CinchLock Flex Knotless Anchor with Inserter and Suture, REF CAT02643, Sterile EO, Rx Only MR Safe CE 0197
Why the product was recalled
Increase in complaints concerning "pullwire" breakage that may result in the broken pullwire remaining in the anchor implant body after deployment.
Distribution information
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming and the countries of Argentina, Colombia, Netherlands, Spain, Mexico, Australia, United Kingdom, Brazil.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: not stated.
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