Drug recall

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

FDA recall event 84748 · Class II · Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Key facts

Event ID 84748
Recall numbers Z-1273-2020
Recalling firm Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Product type Devices
Products TwinFix Ti 2.8 mm HS Suture Anchor - Product Usage: A fixation device intended to provide secure attachment of soft tissue to bone.
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
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…
Initiation date Dec 30, 2019
Report date Feb 26, 2020
Termination date May 11, 2021
City Mansfield
State MA
Country United States
FEI number 1219602

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  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 1–9 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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