BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    OSTEORAPTOR CURVED 2.3 mm Suture Anchor ULTRABRAID COBRAID Suture, Black; Part Number: 72203291 Biodegradable suture anchor

    Recall: Z-2227-2013 · Initiated August 6, 2013

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-2227-2013
    Event Number
    66037
    Firm
    Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
    FEI Number
    3003604053
    Product Code
    JDR
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Packaging
    Initiated
    August 6, 2013
    Posted
    September 17, 2013
    Terminated
    April 20, 2016
    Address
    150 Minuteman Drive, Andover, MA, 01810-1031

    Description

    OSTEORAPTOR CURVED 2.3 mm Suture Anchor ULTRABRAID COBRAID Suture, Black; Part Number: 72203291 Biodegradable suture anchor

    Reason

    Pinholes detected in a small number of primary pouches that may constitute a breach of the sterile barrier.

    Action

    Smith&Nephew sent an Urgent Product Recall Notification letter dated August 6, 2013, via Federal Express to all affected customers. Addendum customer letters for 4 additional part numbers were sent via Federal Express on August 19, 2013, The letters identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were asked to inspect their inventory, locate unused devices and quarantine them. Customers were also asked to complete the last three columns in the inventory Return Certification form indicating the quantities that need to be returned, and include their contact information in the spaces provided. Customers were instructed to contact Smith & Nephew's Demo Service Departmentat 800-343-5717 for a Return Authorization (RA#), and provide the information response form. Replacement product would be provided. For questions regarding this recall call 978-749-1073.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Canada, Europe: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Finland, France, Italy, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine and United Kingdom, Asia-pacific: Australia, China, Dubai, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Argentina, Bermuda, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Israel, Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Africa, and Venezuela.

    Quantity

    4946 US