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TWINFIX ULTRA 5.5MM PLLA/HA 2 UBWHT/BL--Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72202602

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: September 9, 2020 Smith & Nephew Other Medical Devices Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
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  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
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
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

TWINFIX ULTRA 5.5MM PLLA/HA 2 UBWHT/BL--Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72202602

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Batch Numbers: 2013151 2013152 2013903 2016145 2017808 2018788 2019884 2019885 2025277 2027457 2031003 2031002 2031054 2031055 2033509 2033508 2034401 2038771 2042570 2042752 2048296 2049809 2050955 2053788 2056330 2056872

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0155-2021

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