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FDA Device recall Z-2897-2018

Artholine Punch B 4, 6MM H 1, 6MM, used for the removal of soft tissue, cartilage tissue or other non-osseous tissue via natural or surgica…

On 2018-08-29 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Artholine Punch B 4, 6MM H 1, 6MM, used for the removal of soft tissue, cartilage tissue or other non-osseous tissue via natural or surgica… by Richard Wolf, citing punch may have a burr in one section of the joint and when the punch is open, there is an increase potential for injury.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2897-2018
ClassificationClass II
Statusongoing
Initiated2017-07-24
Published2018-08-29
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyRichard Wolf
Distributionn/a

Product

Artholine Punch B 4, 6MM H 1, 6MM, used for the removal of soft tissue, cartilage tissue or other non-osseous tissue via natural or surgically created passages. Product Usage: Device is a standard punch; standard punches are used for the removal of soft tissue, cartilage tissue or other non-osseous tissue via natural or surgically created passages.

Reason

Punch may have a burr in one section of the joint and when the punch is open, there is an increase potential for injury.

Identifiers

code_infoProduct Number 89140.0105, Lot Number 4500197481

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: ongoing.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2897-2018%22

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