Smith & Nephew recalls Ultra Fast-Fix Straight Absorbable Suture Anchors (Product #72201493) due to potential sterile packaging breaches. Affected units include specific batch numbers sold in 2024-2025. Consumers should check packaging and contact the company for details.
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 Ultra Fast-Fix Straight Absorbable Suture Anchors because the sterile packaging might not seal properly, risking contamination. This could lead to infections if the product is used without a clean seal.
The sterile pouch around the suture anchors might not seal correctly, allowing contaminants to enter. This could cause infections if the product is used without a clean seal during surgery.
Patients who received these suture anchors for orthopedic surgeries in the U.S. are most at risk. The recall affects specific batch numbers sold between 2024 and 2025.
Check for Product Number 72201493 and Batch Numbers 2024948, 2024949, 2027356, 2029176, or 2044635. These were sold in the U.S. between 2024 and 2025.
Look for Product Number 72201493 and Batch Numbers 2024948, 2024949, 2027356, 2029176, or 2044635.
The sterile packaging might not seal properly, risking contamination during surgery.
Check the product packaging for the Product Number and Batch Numbers listed. Contact Smith & Nephew for further instructions.
Yes, if the packaging is not sealed, the product could become contaminated, leading to infections during surgery.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smith & Nephew to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0143-2021 — Smith & Nephew Smith & Nephew Hello, I own a Smith & Nephew that is covered by recall Z-0143-2021 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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