HEALICOIL RG SA 5.5MM W/3 UB-BL CB BL BK- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72203707
FDA Device Recall #Z-0171-2021 — Class II — September 9, 2020
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-0171-2021 |
| 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/3 UB-BL CB BL BK- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72203707
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: 2011426 2011425 2011427 2014000 2014001 2016191 2016231 2016190 2017773 2017813 2017845 2018741 2018798 2018852 2019891 2019890 2020050 2021455 2021497 2021545 2023183 2023182 2023271 2024718 2024720 2024722 2027219 2027436 2027406 2029150 2029352 2029399 2030953 2030954 2031092 2031093 2031157 2031158 2032824 2032825 2033399 2033398 2033538 2033537 2035454 2035455 2035540 2035541 2036290 2036696 2037152 2038469 2038804 2038805 2039452 2039453 2039454 2039455 2041421 2041071 2041072 2041073 2041074 2042598 2042779 2042778 2045871 2045872 2045873 2045874 2045875 2044895 2046745 2048396 2048397 2048398 2048401 2048402 2048403 2049922 2049923 2049917 2049918 2048399 2049919 2049920 2049921 2051017 2051018 2051019 2052178 2052181 2052179 2052180 2052182 2052183 2053917 2053918 2053919 2053920 2056083 2053915 2056082 2048400 2056429 2056430 2056431 2057399 2057400 2057401
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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.