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Stryker Corporation: CinchLock SS Knotless Anchor with Inserter; Model number CAT02462; Orthopedic: The Pivot CinchLock SS Knotless Anchor (CAT02462) and Pivot CinchLock Flex Knotless Anchor (CAT02463) are non-degradable implant devices intended for the fixation of soft tissue to bone. Used for repair of hip, shoulder, foot and ankle, elbow, wrist and hand and knee.

Recall number
Z-1634-2016
Recalling firm
Stryker Corporation
Product
CinchLock SS Knotless Anchor with Inserter; Model number CAT02462; Orthopedic: The Pivot CinchLock SS Knotless Anchor (CAT02462) and Pivot CinchLock Flex Knotless Anchor (CAT02463) are non-degradable implant devices intended for the fixation of soft tissue to bone. Used for repair of hip, shoulder, foot and ankle, elbow, wrist and hand and knee.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2016-04-12
Posted
not on file
Terminated
2016-12-12
Reason
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling the CinchLock SS Knotless Anchor with Inserter and the CinchLock Flex Anchor with Inserter after 13 reports of s of an internal wire breaking upon deployment of the anchor.
Root cause
Device Design
Action
Urgent Medical Device Recalls letters were sent on April 12, 2016 to US customers by certified mail. Stryker International distribution sites will be notified by e-mail. Letters describe the reason for recall with the affected part and lot numbers. Any recalled product should be segregated and returned to Stryker.
Quantity
3100 total device, both model numbers.
Distribution
Distributed US (nationwide) and in Australia, Switzerland, Netherlands, Spain and Sweden.
Lot, serial or model codes
Model number: CAT02462 Serial numbers: 15120801, 15121401, 16010402, 16011901, 16012501.
510(k) numbers
["K131769"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
MBI
Firm FEI
2936485
Firm city
San Jose
Firm state
CA
Firm country
not on file

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device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
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Published
2026-09-28
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