FDA Device recall Z-2229-2013
TWINFIX Ultra HA 4.5 mm Suture Anchor with 2 ULTRABRAID Suture, White / Blue
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2013-09-25
On 2013-09-25 the FDA classified a Class II recall of TWINFIX Ultra HA 4.5 mm Suture Anchor with 2 ULTRABRAID Suture, White / Blue by Smith And Nephew Endoscopy Division, citing pinholes detected in a small number of primary pouches that may constitute a breach of the sterile barrier.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-2229-2013 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2013-08-06 |
| Published | 2013-09-25 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Smith And Nephew Endoscopy Division |
| Distribution | US |
Product
TWINFIX Ultra HA 4.5 mm Suture Anchor with 2 ULTRABRAID Suture, White / Blue; Part Number: 72202597 Biodegradable suture anchor
Reason
Pinholes detected in a small number of primary pouches that may constitute a breach of the sterile barrier.
Identifiers
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2229-2013%22
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