Smith & Nephew 5.5 mm TWINFIX Ultra Ti Anchor with two #2 sutures (COBRAID-blue, COBRAIDblack), sterile Part Number: 72202896 Product Usage: intended for use for the reattachment of soft tissue to bone

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot Numbers: 50388182, 50389253, 50391626, 50392272, 50392407, 50395081, 50395680, 50396197, 50400556, 50401558, 50402228, 50403940, 50406036, 50407582, 50409406, 50413407, 50414970, 50412647, 50415864, 50416801, 50418088, 50420654, 50421030, 50421495
  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. Endoscopy Division
Reason for Recall:
Distal part of the anchor may break on insertion into bone during surgery
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Smith & Nephew 5.5 mm TWINFIX Ultra Ti Anchor with two #2 sutures (COBRAID-blue, COBRAIDblack), sterile Part Number: 72202896 Product Usage: intended for use for the reattachment of soft tissue to bone

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot Numbers: 50388182, 50389253, 50391626, 50392272, 50392407, 50395081, 50395680, 50396197, 50400556, 50401558, 50402228, 50403940, 50406036, 50407582, 50409406, 50413407, 50414970, 50412647, 50415864, 50416801, 50418088, 50420654, 50421030, 50421495

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2167-2012

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