ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0717-03 ยท HWE Instrument, Surgical, Orthopedic, Ac-Powered Motor And Accessory/Attachment

Linvatec Corp DBA Linvatec/Hal

Product is packed in a pouch which is labeled as MicroChoice FOOTSWITCH Linvatec LINVATEC CORPORATION LARGO, FL 33773 USA 5020-053

DateApr 10, 2003 (initiated Jan 24, 2003)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe Footswitch functions of the left and right foot pedals may be reversed in some units.
Root causeOther
ActionThe firm telephoned and mailed a Recall Notification letter with response form to all Accounts beginning on 1/24/03. Distributors were asked to subrecall down to the medical facility level. Recalled devices are to be returned to Linvatec for testing.
Quantity74
DistributionNationwide, worldwide.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K942660HALL MICROCHOICE ELECTRIC POWERED SYSTEM
Hall Surgical, Division of Zimmer, Inc., Sep 7, 1994