Recalls / —

—#121364

Product

TWINFIX Ultra PLLA/HA 6.5 mm with 3 ULTRABRAID Suture; Part Number: 72202610 Biodegradable suture anchor

FDA product code

MAI — Fastener, Fixation, Biodegradable, Soft Tissue

Device class

Class 2

Medical specialty

Orthopedic

510(k) numbers

K093844

Affected lot / code info

50325166 50325167 50327043 50336737 50336772 50339647 50339842 50341976 50385698 50397465 50412290 50417528 50426452 50427818 50429624 50429874 50431563 50453525

Why it was recalled

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

Root cause (FDA determination)

Packaging

Action the firm took

Smith&Nephew sent an Urgent Product Recall Notification letter dated August 6, 2013, via Federal Express to all affected customers. Addendum customer letters for 4 additional part numbers were sent via Federal Express on August 19, 2013, The letters identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were asked to inspect their inventory, locate unused devices and quarantine them. Customers were also asked to complete the last three columns in the inventory Return Certification form indicating the quantities that need to be returned, and include their contact information in the spaces provided. Customers were instructed to contact Smith & Nephew's Demo Service Departmentat 800-343-5717 for a Return Authorization (RA#), and provide the information response form. Replacement product would be provided. For questions regarding this recall call 978-749-1073.

Recalling firm

Firm

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

Address

150 Minuteman Drive, Andover, Massachusetts 01810-1031

Distribution

Distribution pattern

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.

Timeline

Recall initiated

2013-08-06

Posted by FDA

2013-09-17

Terminated

2016-04-20

Status

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Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #121364. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.