FDAClass IISeptember 25, 2013

TWINFIX Ultra 5.5 mm PLLA-HA Suture Anchor with two #2 recall: Sterility Concern

TWINFIX Ultra 5.5 mm PLLA-HA Suture Anchor with two #2 ULTRABRAID Sutures (blue, blue-COBRAID) with Needles; Part Number: 72202616 Biodegradable…

Why was TWINFIX Ultra 5.5 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?

50373722 50397580 50397597 50397602 50397606 50414780 50418109 50431745 50431893 50432157 50438518 50438520 50447115 50447117 50447120 50448228 50449526 50449671 50450004 50454012 50454109 50456362 50459638 50460185 50462233 50468656 50469160 50469533

Product
TWINFIX Ultra 5.5 mm PLLA-HA Suture Anchor with two #2 ULTRABRAID Sutures (blue, blue-COBRAID) with Needles; Part Number: 72202616 Biodegradable…
Recalling firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
Quantity
2038 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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