Reported Aug 12, 2020 · Ongoing
SUTUREFIX ULTRA Suture, Product number 72203855
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 150 Minuteman Rd · Andover, MA · 01810-1031
Is this the product you have?
- SUTUREFIX ULTRA Suture, Product number 72203855
- Lot codes and dates
Lot numbers 20383662039311 and 2046505
- Amount recalled
- 868
Where it was sold
Why it was recalled
A packaging error resulted in a XL drill being presented for use instead of the S drill. The XL drill is one inch longer than the S drill.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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