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TWINFIX Ultra 5.5 mm PLLA-HA Suture Anchor with two #2 ULTRABRAID Sutures (blue, blue-COBRAID) with Needles; Part Number: 72202616 Biodegradable suture anchor

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: August 6, 2013 Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division Surgical Instruments 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 5.5 mm PLLA-HA Suture Anchor with two #2 ULTRABRAID Sutures (blue, blue-COBRAID) with Needles; Part Number: 72202616 Biodegradable suture anchor

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

50373722 50397580 50397597 50397602 50397606 50414780 50418109 50431745 50431893 50432157 50438518 50438520 50447115 50447117 50447120 50448228 50449526 50449671 50450004 50454012 50454109 50456362 50459638 50460185 50462233 50468656 50469160 50469533

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2239-2013

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