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

🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: July 3, 2012 Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division Other Medical Devices Nationwide

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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
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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