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[Recalled] Smith & Nephew 5.5 mm TWINFIX Ultra Ti Anchor with two #2 sutures(white, COBRAID-blue), sterile Part Number: 72202895 Product Usage: intended for use for the reattachment of soft tissue to bone — Distal part of the anchor m

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This is an official product-safety recall record. Below are the verified details from the issuing authority, in plain language.

Recall details

ProductSmith & Nephew 5.5 mm TWINFIX Ultra Ti Anchor with two #2 sutures(white, COBRAID-blue), sterile Part Number: 72202895 Product Usage: intended for use for the reattachment of soft tissue to bone
Brand / manufacturerSmith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
Categorydevice
Issuing authorityFDA_DEVICE
ReferenceZ-2166-2012
Country of noticeUnited States
Risk levelClass II
Hazard typerecall
Notice date03 July 2012
EAN / barcode50388181

Why it was recalled

According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: Distal part of the anchor may break on insertion into bone during surgery

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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