—#121373

Product

TWINFIX Ultra 6.5 mm PLLA-HA Suture Anchor with two #2 ULTRABRAID Sutures (blue, blue-COBRAID) with Needles; Part Number: 72202620 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: 50373721 50375642 50397595 50397598 50397604 50397607 50449548

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: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #121373. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.