Smith & Nephew recalls OSTEORAPTOR 2.3W absorbable suture anchors with batch numbers 2012768-2056307 due to potential pouch seal failure causing sterile contamination during surgery.
Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch
Smith & Nephew is recalling OSTEORAPTOR 2.3W absorbable suture anchors with specific batch numbers because the packaging pouch may not seal properly, risking contamination during surgery. This could lead to infections or other complications if the sterile barrier is breached.
The packaging pouch surrounding the sterile suture anchor may not seal properly, creating a breach in the sterile barrier. This could allow contaminants to enter the surgical site during procedures, increasing the risk of infection or other complications.
Surgical patients and healthcare providers who used the recalled OSTEORAPTOR 2.3W suture anchors with batch numbers from 2012768 to 2056307. Patients undergoing surgery with these anchors are at risk of infection.
Check the product packaging for batch numbers listed in the recall: 2012768 through 2056307. The product is an OSTEORAPTOR 2.3W absorbable suture anchor manufactured by Smith & Nephew.
Look for batch numbers on the packaging between 2012768 and 2056307 to determine if the product is affected.
If you used the recalled product, contact your surgeon or healthcare provider to discuss next steps for your procedure.
Batch numbers 2012768 through 2056307 are affected.
The recall does not provide a fix; affected products should be checked with healthcare providers.
Check the product packaging for batch numbers between 2012768 and 2056307.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smith & Nephew to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0150-2021 — Smith & Nephew Smith & Nephew Hello, I own a Smith & Nephew that is covered by recall Z-0150-2021 from Smith & Nephew. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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