FDAClass IIOctober 28, 2020

TWINFIX ULTRA 5.5MM PLLA/HA 2 UBWHT/BL--Absorbable recall: Sterility Concern

TWINFIX ULTRA 5.5MM PLLA/HA 2 UBWHT/BL--Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72202602

Why was TWINFIX ULTRA 5.5MM PLLA/HA 2 UBWHT/BL--Absorbable recalled?

Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Batch Numbers: 2013151 2013152 2013903 2016145 2017808 2018788 2019884 2019885 2025277 2027457 2031003 2031002 2031054 2031055 2033509 2033508 2034401 2038771 2042570 2042752 2048296 2049809 2050955 2053788 2056330 2056872

Product
TWINFIX ULTRA 5.5MM PLLA/HA 2 UBWHT/BL--Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72202602
Recalling firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Quantity
263,874 (total)
Distribution
Nationwide Foreign: AE, AT, AU, BE, BM, BR, CA, CH, CL, CN, CO, CY, CZ, DE, DK, DO, EC, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GE, GR, HK, HU, IE, IL, IN, IT, JP,KR, LV,MY, NL, NO, PA,PE, PL, PR, PT, RU, SE, SG, SI, TH, TR, TW, UA, & ZA
Recall date
October 28, 2020
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Agency
FDA (device)
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