Recall Z-1273-2020— Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Smith & Nephew, Inc., initiated 2019-12-30, terminated 2021-05-11. It names 2 FDA 510(k) clearances: K152566, K972326. Product: TwinFix Ti 2.8 mm HS Suture Anchor - Product Usage: A fixation device intended to provide secure attachment of soft tissue to bone.. Reason: Due to a potential for sterile barrier breach. A complaint was received that indicated the protective tube of the device came off inside the pouch enabling the pointed end of the device to puncture the package causing a breach of the sterile barrier, which could affect the sterility of the device..

Recalling firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2019-12-30
Terminated
2021-05-11
Firm location
Mansfield, MA, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

2 on FDA's record

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

TwinFix Ti 2.8 mm HS Suture Anchor - Product Usage: A fixation device intended to provide secure attachment of soft tissue to bone.

Reason for recall

Due to a potential for sterile barrier breach. A complaint was received that indicated the protective tube of the device came off inside the pouch enabling the pointed end of the device to puncture the package causing a breach of the sterile barrier, which could affect the sterility of the device.

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