TwinFix Ti 2.8 mm HS Suture Anchor - Product Usage: A fixation device intended to provide secure ...

FDA Recall #Z-1273-2020 — Class II — December 30, 2019

Recall #Z-1273-2020 Date: December 30, 2019 Classification: Class II Status: Terminated

Product Description

TwinFix Ti 2.8 mm HS Suture Anchor - Product Usage: A fixation device intended to provide secure attachment of soft tissue to bone.

Reason for Recall

Due to a potential for sterile barrier breach. A complaint was received that indicated the protective tube of the device came off inside the pouch enabling the pointed end of the device to puncture the package causing a breach of the sterile barrier, which could affect the sterility of the device.

Recalling Firm

Smith & Nephew, Inc. — Mansfield, MA

Classification

Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Product Type

Devices

Product Quantity

82 distributed throughout US:AZ, ID, MO, NC, ND, NE, OK, SC, TN. 243 distributed OUS: AE, AU, CA, CH, ES, FI, JP, PR, SG. Total: 325 units

Distribution

Worldwide distribution  US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, ID, MO, NC, ND, NE, OK, SC, TN, and countries of AE, AU, CA, CH, ES, FI, JP, PR, SG.

Code Information

Batch numbers: 2010547, 2025137, 2036695, 50763859, & 50773071. Part Number 72200796. UDI 10600147.

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated