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TWINFIX Ultra HA 5.5 mm Suture Anchor with 2 ULTRABRAID Suture, Blue / Black; Part Number: 72202626 Biodegradable suture anchor

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: August 6, 2013 Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division 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. Endoscopy Division
Reason for Recall:
Pinholes detected in a small number of primary pouches that may constitute a breach of the sterile barrier.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

TWINFIX Ultra HA 5.5 mm Suture Anchor with 2 ULTRABRAID Suture, Blue / Black; Part Number: 72202626 Biodegradable suture anchor

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

50324715 50324960 50326833 50336719 50336768 50339643 50339651 50341854 50344396 50348650 50349838 50350841 50351449 50353295 50360151 50363875 50368586 50372045 50374017 50375716 50378770 50381624 50387868 50390937 50395330 50397700 50402973 50404638 50406692 50408058 50412954 50415137 50416799 50418989 50429269 50429640 50429642 50429832 50431134 50439753 50439754 50442740 50443625

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2231-2013

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