HEALICOIL RSB SA 4.75MM W/1 UT & 1 UB BL-- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72203704
FDA Device Recall #Z-0168-2021 — Class II — September 9, 2020
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-0168-2021 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | September 9, 2020 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Location | Andover, MA |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 263,874 (total) |
Product Description
HEALICOIL RSB SA 4.75MM W/1 UT & 1 UB BL-- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72203704
Reason for Recall
Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide Foreign: AE, AT, AU, BE, BM, BR, CA, CH, CL, CN, CO, CY, CZ, DE, DK, DO, EC, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GE, GR, HK, HU, IE, IL, IN, IT, JP,KR, LV,MY, NL, NO, PA,PE, PL, PR, PT, RU, SE, SG, SI, TH, TR, TW, UA, & ZA
Lot / Code Information
Batch Numbers: 2014657 2013922 2013943 2013986 2016204 2016148 2016205 2016243 2017825 2017855 2017857 2018810 2018751 2018750 2021052 2020060 2020061 2020062 2021397 2021459 2021463 2023236 2023281 2023282 2023341 2024779 2024736 2024781 2024825 2024827 2025052 2025053 2024829 2025199 2025201 2025430 2027466 2027433 2027499 2029348 2029349 2029397 2029396 2027404 2030950 2030951 2031020 2031021 2031154 2031155 2032822 2032823 2033289 2033288 2034424 2034425 2034497 2035498 2035499 2035535 2035536 2034496 2036303 2036304 2034494 2034495 2036723 2037189 2037149 2037150 2038326 2038327 2038468 2038467 2038802 2039670 2039262 2039450 2039608 2040107 2041200 2041069 2042595 2042596 2042775 2042776 2045868 2048386 2048387 2048388 2048389 2049911 2049912 2049907 2049909 2049910 2049908 2052168 2053908 2053909 2053910 2053911 2056075 2056076 2056077 2056078 2056079 2056425
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sterility recalls for medical devices vary in severity. If you have already had a procedure using a potentially non-sterile device, contact your healthcare provider immediately — you may need monitoring for signs of infection. Symptoms to watch for include fever, redness or swelling at the surgical site, unusual pain, or discharge. For devices that have not yet been used, they should be quarantined and returned to the manufacturer per the recall notice. Non-sterile implants can cause serious infections; early detection and treatment are critical.
Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.
Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.