FDAJune 17, 2016device

Achillon Minimally Invasive Device for Achilles Tendon Rupture Treatment The Achillon Suture System is a single use, sterile device used to treat acute Achilles tendon ruptures. The Achillon Suture System is a mini-invasive procedure indicated to teat acute Achilles tendon ruptures: Acute rupture...

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

Data from internal studies suggests there may be a potential that the secondary package seal integrity does not provide the level of sterility intended for Minimally Invasive Achilles Tendon Suture System Achillon.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

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Recall history

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