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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

BIORAPTOR Suture Anchors. Tendon/ligament, non-bioabsorbable bone anchor.

Reported: December 11, 2024 Initiated: October 29, 2024 #Z-0581-2025

Product Description

BIORAPTOR Suture Anchors. Tendon/ligament, non-bioabsorbable bone anchor.

Reason for Recall

Sterile barrier breach due to inadequate packaging design that could not hold the geometry of the device.

Details

Recalling Firm
Smith & Nephew Inc.
Units Affected
2,156 units
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AK, AL, IL, IN, KY, MD, MN, NC, NE, NH, NJ, TX and the countries of CA, CL, CN, EC, ES, GB, KZ, NO, PE, PL, RU, TR.
Location
Andover, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BIORAPTOR Suture Anchors. Tendon/ligament, non-bioabsorbable bone anchor.. Recalled by Smith & Nephew Inc.. Units affected: 2,156 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Sterile barrier breach due to inadequate packaging design that could not hold the geometry of the device.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 11, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0581-2025.