FDAClass IIOctober 28, 2020

TWINFIX ULTRA PLLA HA 6.5MM W/ NEEDLES- Absorbable recall: Sterility Concern

TWINFIX ULTRA PLLA HA 6.5MM W/ NEEDLES- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72202620

Why was TWINFIX ULTRA PLLA HA 6.5MM W/ NEEDLES- 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: 2025072

Product
TWINFIX ULTRA PLLA HA 6.5MM W/ NEEDLES- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72202620
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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