Z-2238-2013Class II

TWINFIX" Ultra 4.5 mm PLLA-HA Suture Anchor with two #2 ULTRABRAID Sutures (blue, blue-COBRAID") with...

Name: Z-2238-2013 TWINFIX" Ultra 4.5 mm PLLA-HA Suture Anchor with two #2 ULTRABRAID Sutures (blue, blue-COBRAID") with...
Creator: Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
Published: 2013-08-06
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Smith & Nephew, Inc. / initiated 2013-08-06 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

FDA source

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division began a recall of TWINFIX" Ultra 4.5 mm PLLA-HA Suture Anchor with two #2 ULTRABRAID Sutures (blue, blue-COBRAID") with Needles; Part Number: 72202612 Biodegradable suture anchor on 2013-08-06. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Pinholes detected in a small number of primary pouches that may constitute a breach of the sterile barrier". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-2238-2013
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2013-08-06
Posted: 2013-09-17
Terminated: 2016-04-20
Recalling firm: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Product: TWINFIX" Ultra 4.5 mm PLLA-HA Suture Anchor with two #2 ULTRABRAID Sutures (blue, blue-COBRAID") with Needles; Part Number: 72202612 Biodegradable suture anchor
Product code: MAI Fastener, Fixation, Biodegradable, Soft Tissue
Reason for recall: Pinholes detected in a small number of primary pouches that may constitute a breach of the sterile barrier.
Root cause tag: packaging
FDA root cause: Packaging
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.
Quantity in commerce: 1571 US
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.
Product codes and lots: 50373723 50389654 50389655 50397577 50397596 50397599 50397605 50417226 50431744 50431853 50433695 50437528 50440608 50441690 50447116 50447118 50447119 50448227 50454009 50454867 50461412 50467503 50469159 50470653

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line

FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2238-2013
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-2215-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-09-25	2013-09-17
Z-2216-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-09-25	2013-09-17
Z-2217-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-09-25	2013-09-17
Z-2218-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-09-25	2013-09-17
Z-2219-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-09-25	2013-09-17
Z-2220-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-09-25	2013-09-17
Z-2221-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-09-25	2013-09-17
Z-2222-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-09-25	2013-09-17
Z-2223-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-09-25	2013-09-17
Z-2224-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-09-25	2013-09-17
Z-2225-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-09-25	2013-09-17
Z-2226-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-09-25	2013-09-17
Z-2227-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-09-25	2013-09-17
Z-2228-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-09-25	2013-09-17
Z-2229-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-09-25	2013-09-17
Z-2230-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-09-25	2013-09-17
Z-2231-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-09-25	2013-09-17
Z-2232-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-09-25	2013-09-17
Z-2233-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-09-25	2013-09-17
Z-2234-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-09-25	2013-09-17
Z-2235-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-09-25	2013-09-17
Z-2236-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-09-25	2013-09-17
Z-2237-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-09-25	2013-09-17
Z-2238-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-09-25	2013-09-17
Z-2239-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-09-25	2013-09-17
Z-2240-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-09-25	2013-09-17

Product code MAI

K093844Class IISmith & Nephew Twinfix Ultra Ha Suture AnchorSmith & Nephew, Inc. / cleared 2010-04-01

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Data as of 2026-10-14, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)