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TWINFIX Ultra HA 4.5 mm Suture Anchor with 2 ULTRABRAID Suture, White / Blue; Part Number: 72202597 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 4.5 mm Suture Anchor with 2 ULTRABRAID Suture, White / Blue; Part Number: 72202597 Biodegradable suture anchor

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

50324706 50324707 50324958 50325148 50326624 50336118 50336716 50336759 50337105 50337109 50337112 50339394 50339648 50339653 50339656 50339873 50341613 50343278 50344410 50346095 50350419 50352199 50357080 50358106 50358736 50359998 50361739 50362786 50363871 50366812 50368582 50370504 50372042 50374257 50376594 50378774 50380528 50382637 50384518 50386924 50388022 50390005 50390988 50392388 50395082 50395975 50396667 50398098 50401255 50402220 50404745 50406626 50406675 50408537 50411606 50414330 50415861 50417004 50418086 50422213 50428616 50429266 50429632 50436702 50436747 50436748 50438319 50438651 50438735 50438739 50438918 50445013 50446067 50446068 50446460 50446995 50448591 50450274 50451213 50453452 50453995 50456041 50456190 50457051 50458600 50462057

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

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FDA Recall Number: Z-2229-2013

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