FDAClass IISeptember 25, 2013

TWINFIX Ultra HA 5.5 mm Suture Anchor with 2 ULTRABRAID recall: Sterility Concern

TWINFIX Ultra HA 5.5 mm Suture Anchor with 2 ULTRABRAID Suture, Blue / Black; Part Number: 72202626 Biodegradable suture anchor

Why was TWINFIX Ultra HA 5.5 mm Suture Anchor with 2 ULTRABRAID recalled?

Pinholes detected in a small number of primary pouches that may constitute a breach of the sterile barrier.

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?

50324715 50324960 50326833 50336719 50336768 50339643 50339651 50341854 50344396 50348650 50349838 50350841 50351449 50353295 50360151 50363875 50368586 50372045 50374017 50375716 50378770 50381624 50387868 50390937 50395330 50397700 50402973 50404638 50406692 50408058 50412954 50415137 50416799 50418989 50429269 50429640 50429642 50429832 50431134 50439753 50439754 50442740 50443625

Product
TWINFIX Ultra HA 5.5 mm Suture Anchor with 2 ULTRABRAID Suture, Blue / Black; Part Number: 72202626 Biodegradable suture anchor
Recalling firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
Quantity
3827 US
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Canada, Europe: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Finland, France, Italy, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine and United Kingdom, Asia-pacific: Australia, China, Dubai, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Argentina, Bermuda, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Israel, Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Africa, and Venezuela.
Recall date
September 25, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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