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Smith & Nephew Inc. recalls BIORAPTOR Suture Anchors. Tendon/ligament, non-bioabsorbable bone anchor.

Recall date
October 29, 2024
Source
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report
Recall number
Z-0581-2025
FDA classification
Class II
Brand / firm
Smith & Nephew Inc.
Sold / distributed
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.

Why it was recalled

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

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

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

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