FDA recall, , Moderate risk
CONMED Linvatec GENESYS CrossFT Suture Anchor with Disposable Driver
The suture anchor may contain an incorrect patient implant card, affecting device identification and traceability.
Summary by Recall Canary from the FDA notice
What happened
ConMed Corporation of Utica, New York, recalled two units of the ConMed Linvatec GENESYS CrossFT Suture Anchor with Disposable Driver, REF# CFBC-5502B 5.5mm, which includes two #2 (5 metric) Hi-Fi Sutures. The recall was initiated on July 14, 2026, and added to the FDA's Enforcement Report on August 26, 2026, with distribution in Texas.
What to do
We don't have product-specific instructions for this recall. FDA's general advice for medical device recalls:
- A device recall doesn't always mean you must stop using it: it may need to be checked, adjusted or fixed.
- Talk to your health care provider before you stop using it.
Is yours affected?
Match the UDI-DI and lot code listed under your product.
A UDI-DI is the device identifier printed with the barcode on the device label.
CONMED Linvatec GENESYS CrossFT Suture Anchor with Disposable Driver REF# CFBC-5502B 5.5mm GENESYs CrossFT Suture Anchor with two, #2 (5 metric) Hi-Fi Sutures Sterile
- UDI-DI
- 10845854042472
- Lot code
- 1513167
Recall details
- Company began the recall
- Sold in
US Nationwide distribution in the state of Texas.
- Company
- ConMed CorporationUtica, New York
- Hazard
- Device defect
- Risk
Moderate risk
Using it may cause short-term health problems, or ones that treatment can reverse. Serious harm is unlikely.
FDA Class II recall · How risk is rated
- Event ID
- 99498
- Recall number
- Z-3018-2026
- Quantity recalled
- 2 units
All recalls from ConMed Corporation
Timeline
FDA's Enforcement Report is its public list of recalls; FDA adds a recall when it posts it and publishes the list weekly.
Company began the recall
Added to FDA's Enforcement Report · Classified by FDA
Listed on Recall Canary
In FDA's weekly enforcement report
Summary updated
