Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Aju Pharm Co., Ltd. Genesis Knotless Anchor recall: Reports of device failure, including anchor breakage, anchor bending

Recall published 9 months ago

Reports of device failure, including anchor breakage, anchor bending, anchor pull out, suture breakage, and secondary packaging breakage.

The hazard: Device malfunction

This is a device recall, and in FDA language that usually means a correction rather than a removal: the device stays in use and the manufacturer fixes, patches or re-instructs.

What the notice says: Reports of device failure, including anchor breakage, anchor bending, anchor pull out, suture breakage, and secondary packaging breakage.

Why it matters: The device may not perform as intended — a mechanical failure, a software defect, an inaccurate reading, or an alarm that does not sound. For a device someone depends on, the consequence of the failure is usually worse than the failure itself.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

If the device supports a vital function, do not disable or remove it on your own judgement. Contact the clinician who prescribed or fitted it, and use the back-up arrangement they gave you. Go to an emergency department if the symptoms the device is meant to manage are getting worse, or if an implanted device gives an unexpected alarm or shock.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1170-2026
Published
February 4, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Aju Pharm Co., Ltd.
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
1,163 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
Korea (the Republic of)
Lot / code info
Model No. 10KPN4751, 10KPN5501; All UDI Codes; All Lots.

Products covered by this recall

Genesis Knotless Anchor

Check your product

The notice names 4 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • s. — 1
  • 163 units

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 10KPN4751
  • 10KPN5501

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Malfunction

Aju Pharm Co., Ltd. — This is a device recall, and in FDA language that usually means a correction rather than a removal: the device stays in use and the manufacturer fixes, patches or re-instructs.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. Check whether the remedy is a software update, and if so confirm afterwards in the device menu that the version actually changed.
  3. If you are a clinic or facility, quarantine affected stock and record the correction in your recall log.
  4. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch — that database is where this recall came from.

Replacements, repairs and reimbursement

Device remedies run through the supply chain, so the route depends on who sold you the unit.

  • Contact the distributor or clinic named on your paperwork and quote the recall number on this page. They will tell you whether the remedy is a repair, a replacement or an instruction update.
  • If the device was billed to insurance or Medicare, the replacement is usually billed the same way; you should not face a second deductible for a recall.
  • Keep every piece of correspondence. If a recalled device caused harm, that paper trail is what a claim rests on.
  • Consumer-purchased devices such as monitors and test kits are normally replaced free, with return shipping paid.

Company contact: Aju Pharm Co., Ltd. — Room 201, Room 207, Bl A, Seongnam

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Aju Pharm Co., Ltd. medical devices recalled?

Reports of device failure, including anchor breakage, anchor bending, anchor pull out, suture breakage, and secondary packaging breakage. Reports of device failure, including anchor breakage, anchor bending, anchor pull out, suture breakage, and secondary packaging breakage.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: lot code s. — 1, 163 units; model number 10KPN4751, 10KPN5501. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers listed on this page.

Can I get my money back?

Contact the distributor or clinic named on your paperwork and quote the recall number on this page. They will tell you whether the remedy is a repair, a replacement or an instruction update.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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