Smith & Nephew Recalls TWINFIX Ultra HA Suture Anchors Due to Sterile Barrier Breach
Smith & Nephew is recalling 708 TWINFIX Ultra HA suture anchors because pinholes in primary pouches may breach the sterile barrier.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a potential breach of the sterile barrier for a medical device, which poses a risk of harm (infection) even though no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text. This aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division is recalling 708 units of TWINFIX Ultra HA 6.5 mm with 2 ULTRABRAID Suture, Blue / Black (Part Number: 72202631). These are biodegradable suture anchors distributed worldwide, including in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other regions.
The recall was initiated because pinholes were detected in a small number of primary pouches. These pinholes may constitute a breach of the sterile barrier, which could compromise the sterility of the medical device.
Healthcare providers and facilities should check their inventory for the specific part number and lot codes listed in the recall notice. If the product is found, it should be removed from use and returned to Smith & Nephew or the distributor as directed.
The recalled product
- Product
- TWINFIX Ultra HA 6.5 mm with 2 ULTRABRAID Suture, Blue / Black; Part Number: 72202631 Biodegradable suture anchor
- Manufacturer
- Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
- Affected units
- 708
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 26 recalled by Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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