HEALICOIL RG SA 5.5MM W/2 UB-BL CBR BL-- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72203706
FDA Device Recall #Z-0170-2021 — Class II — September 9, 2020
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-0170-2021 |
| 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 RG SA 5.5MM W/2 UB-BL CBR BL-- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72203706
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: 2013923 2013951 2013987 2016163 2017827 2017828 2018645 2018644 2018753 2020065 2021559 2024738 2024839 2025433 2025435 2025436 2025367 2027468 2027435 2027501 2029263 2029398 2031090 2031091 2034427 2034428 2035537 2035538 2035539 2036725 2041201 2041202 2045870 2045869 2048392 2048394 2048395 2049915 2049916 2052172 2052173 2052174 2052175 2052177 2048393 2056427 2056428
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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.