FDA Recall Terminated

Smith & Nephew FAST FIX 360, STRAIGHT NEEDLE Catalog Number; 72202467. Intended for use as a suture retention device to facilitate percutaneous or endoscopic soft tissue procedures such as shoulder stabilization (Bankart Repair), rotator cuff repair, meniscal repair, and gastrostomy.

Recall: Z-0419-2011 · Initiated October 14, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0419-2011
Event Number
57041
Firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
FEI Number
3003604053
Product Code
GAT
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
October 14, 2010
Posted
November 18, 2010
Terminated
May 9, 2012
Address
150 Minuteman Drive, Andover, MA, 01810-1031

Description

Smith & Nephew FAST FIX 360, STRAIGHT NEEDLE Catalog Number; 72202467. Intended for use as a suture retention device to facilitate percutaneous or endoscopic soft tissue procedures such as shoulder stabilization (Bankart Repair), rotator cuff repair, meniscal repair, and gastrostomy.

Reason

FasT-Fix 360 Needle Delivery System may not allow the T-2 (anchor) to advance for implantation.

Action

Smith & Nephew notified customers by an Urgent - Product Recall 1st Notification - Urgent letter sent via Federal Express October 14, 2010. The letter identified the affected product and explained the problem. The letter asked customers to call for a Return Authorization (RA) Number. Customers are to complete the form and return of the affected product along with a copy of the letter to the address provided being sure to reference the RA number. Questions were to be directed to Cindy Burns at 508-261-3655. Consignees out side the US were notified by e-mail.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA, Dubai, and Great Britain.

Quantity

53 units