Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 13195 |
| Brand Name: | Linvatec PressFT Polyethylene HI-FI Sutures |
| Model: | NP211, NP212, NP261, NP262, NP211H, NP261H |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Paragon Care Group New Zealand Limited 69 Elizabeth Knox Place Glen Innes AUCKLAND |
| Contact Information: | 0508 654 258 |
| Manufacturer: | ConMed Linvatec |
| Issue: | Potential for the distal tip of the driver to become separated from the driver shaft after successful insertion of the implant. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Sponsor Control |
| Date Commenced: | 20/8/2012 |
