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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

SUTUREFIX Ultra Anchor XL with one (#2) Ultrabraid Blue Product Code: 72203841 Fastener, fixation, nondegradable, soft tissue

Z-2045-2014

June 02, 2014

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
Event
Event 68565
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
259 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2045-2014

Official wording

Reason: Sterility of device is compromised due to breach in sterile barrier

Code information: Lot Numbers: 50476555, 50481446

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden.

Derived failure modes

  • Sterility assurance

    reason.sterility_assurance · v1.0.0

    compromised due to breach in sterile barrier