Arthrex Suture Anchor Nano Corkscrew FT Recall: Risk of Anchor Breakage

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What happened, in plain English

Arthrex is recalling its Nano Corkscrew FT suture anchors because they may break during insertion. This could lead to complications in hand and wrist surgery. Affected lots are listed in the recall notice.

Why it’s dangerous

The anchors may break during insertion, which could cause complications in soft tissue fixation to bone. This risk occurs during surgical procedures for hand and wrist repairs.

Who’s affected

Surgical professionals using the Arthrex Suture Anchor, Nano Cork: 10175216, 1075219, 10199557, and 10199558 lots. Patients undergoing hand or wrist surgery with this product are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the product lot numbers: 10175216, 1075219, 10199557, and 10199558. The product is a suture anchor pre-loaded on a handled inserter with needles for soft tissue fixation in the hand or wrist.

Brand
Arthrex
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Lot Number
Look for lot numbers 10175216, 1075219, 10199557, or 10199558 on the packaging.

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Questions people ask

What is the product name?

Arthrex Suture Anchor, Nano Corkscrew FT (consists of an anchor pre-loaded on a handled inserter including suture and needles).

What lot numbers are affected?

Lots 10175216, 1075219, 10199557, and 10199558.

What is the hazard?

The anchors may break during insertion, which could lead to complications in hand and wrist surgery.

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Subject: Recall Z-0724-2019 — Arthrex Arthrex

Hello,

I own a Arthrex that is covered by recall Z-0724-2019 from Arthrex.

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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0724-2019 (November 19, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0724-2019 to see it in context.
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