HEALICOIL RSB SA 4.75MM W/1 UT & 1 UB BL- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72203697
FDA Device Recall #Z-0167-2021 — Class II — September 9, 2020
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-0167-2021 |
| 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: 72203697
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: 2013959 2016246 2017861 2018756 2019936 2021510 2023286 2024791 2025371 2027465 2027498 2027403 2029347 2031019 2031087 2031153 2033535 2035497 2035534 2037188 2037148 2038325 2039607 2041068 2042774 2044894 2046452 2048384 2048385 2049906 2051015 2051016 2052167 2052166 2056074 2056423 2056424 2057383
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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.