Fornier Phantom Fiber(TM) Sutures recall: Impurity Out of Spec
Fornier Phantom Fiber(TM) Sutures: Item Number Description SMB000425 4.5 MM PHANTOM FT BIOCOMPOSITE SUTURE ANCHOR WITH NEEDLES SMB000525 5.5 MM…
Why was Fornier Phantom Fiber(TM) Sutures recalled?
Data has shown that degradation of a raw material used in Phantom Fiber may occur more quickly than expected if improperly stored. This may impact the shelf-life of the product which could cause the suture to lose strength more quickly than expected.
What should I do if I have this product?
Review the official FDA enforcement record for current 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?
All lots
- Product
- Fornier Phantom Fiber(TM) Sutures: Item Number Description SMB000425 4.5 MM PHANTOM FT BIOCOMPOSITE SUTURE ANCHOR WITH NEEDLES SMB000525 5.5 MM…
- Recalling firm
- Tornier, Inc
- Quantity
- 32253 units
- Distribution
- US Nationwide Distribution.
- Recall date
- April 25, 2018
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (device)