Smith & Nephew recalls TWINFIX ULTRA HA 6.5 absorbable suture anchors with potential sterile packaging breaches. Affected units have specific batch numbers. Consumers should check product details to determine if recalled.
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 certain TWINFIX ULTRA HA 6.5 absorbable suture anchors due to a risk that the sterile packaging could be compromised, potentially leading to contamination. This recall affects specific batch numbers of the product.
The product packaging may not seal properly, which could breach the sterile barrier around the suture anchor. This might lead to contamination during surgical procedures if the packaging is compromised.
Medical professionals and surgical teams using the TWINFIX ULTRA HA 6.5 suture anchors with batch numbers 2012720, 2024445, 2052779, or 2055899 are most at risk.
Check the product label for batch numbers: 2012720, 2024445, 2052779, or 2055899. The product is a blue or black absorbable suture anchor with the model number TWINFIX ULTRA HA 6.5 W/2 UB.
Look for batch numbers 2012720, 2024445, 2052779, or 2055899 on the packaging.
Batch numbers 2012720, 2024445, 2052779, and 2055899 are affected.
Check the product label for batch numbers 2012720, 2024445, 2052779, or 2055899. The product is a blue or black absorbable suture anchor with model TWINFIX ULTRA HA 6.5 W/2 UB.
The recall record does not specify a remedy.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smith & Nephew to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0164-2021 — Smith & Nephew Smith & Nephew Hello, I own a Smith & Nephew that is covered by recall Z-0164-2021 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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