CLASS II Device recall · Reported 10 Jul 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
ConMed Linvatec Spectrum II Suture Hook Crescent, Medium (Teal) recalled
Surgical Instrument Service And Savings is recalling ConMed Linvatec Spectrum II Suture Hook Crescent, Medium (Teal) 0, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 3 May 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1624-2013
- FDA event ID
- 65205
- Recalling firm
- Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Redmond, OR
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 3 May 2013
- FDA classified
- 1 Jul 2013
- Reported
- 10 Jul 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Device type
- Heart & Vascular Devices
Timeline
| 3 May 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 1 Jul 2013 | Classified by FDA | +59 days |
| 10 Jul 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point where product may fall out of the pouch.
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
- ConMed Linvatec Spectrum II Suture Hook Crescent, Medium (Teal) 4.0 x 20.0mm. REF C6386 Lot 122592. - Arthrex SutureLasso SD, 25 Degree Tight Curve Left, Wire Loop, (Green) 1.8mm. REF AR-4068-25TL Lot 122518 and Lot 123190. -- Arthrex SutureLasso SD, 25 Degree Tight Curve Right, w/Nitinol Wire Loop, (Lt. Green) 1.8mm. REF AR-4068-25TR Lot 122518 and Lot 123190. - Arthrex SutureLasso SD, 90 Degrees (Black) 1.8mm. REF AR-4068-90 Lot 122504. - Arthrex SutureLasso, 45 Degree, Perforating Needle Cannula, w/Suture Loop, (Lt. Grey). REF AR-4065S Lot 122590. -SutureLasso, w/Wire Loop, 90 Degree, (Blue) REF AR-4065-90W Lot 123263. Manual surgical instrument for general use
Where it was distributed
Nationwide Distribution.
Questions about this recall
Is ConMed Linvatec Spectrum II Suture Hook Crescent, Medium (Teal) 0 recalled?
Yes. Surgical Instrument Service And Savings recalled ConMed Linvatec Spectrum II Suture Hook Crescent, Medium (Teal) 0 on 3 May 2013. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-1624-2013.
Why was it recalled?
The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point where product may fall out of the pouch.
Which lots are affected?
122504; 122518; 122504; 122590; 122592; 123190; 123263.
Where was it sold?
Nationwide Distribution.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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