[Recalled] Smith and Nephew TWINFIX QUICK-T Knot Pusher Suture Cutter; Part Number: 7209417, for arthroscopic use. — The device could be subject to breaches of its sterile packaging | FDA 2016-06-15
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | Smith and Nephew TWINFIX QUICK-T Knot Pusher Suture Cutter; Part Number: 7209417, for arthroscopic use. |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-2218-2016 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class II |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 15 June 2016 |
| EAN / barcode | 50412843 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: The device could be subject to breaches of its sterile packaging.
This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.
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