FDAClass IISeptember 25, 2013

TWINFIX" Ultra 4.5 mm PLLA-HA Suture Anchor with two #2 recall: Sterility Concern

TWINFIX" Ultra 4.5 mm PLLA-HA Suture Anchor with two #2 ULTRABRAID Sutures (blue, blue-COBRAID") with Needles; Part Number: 72202612 Biodegradable…

Why was TWINFIX" Ultra 4.5 mm PLLA-HA Suture Anchor with two #2 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?

50373723 50389654 50389655 50397577 50397596 50397599 50397605 50417226 50431744 50431853 50433695 50437528 50440608 50441690 50447116 50447118 50447119 50448227 50454009 50454867 50461412 50467503 50469159 50470653

Product
TWINFIX" Ultra 4.5 mm PLLA-HA Suture Anchor with two #2 ULTRABRAID Sutures (blue, blue-COBRAID") with Needles; Part Number: 72202612 Biodegradable…
Recalling firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
Quantity
1571 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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