Health product recall

BIORAPTOR™ Suture Anchors

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Summary

Product
BIORAPTOR™ Suture Anchors
Issue
Medical devices - Sterility
What to do

Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information. 

Audience
Healthcare

Affected products

Affected products Lot or serial number Model or catalogue number
Bioraptor Curved 2.3 Pk Suture Anchor 2151692 2151422 72203281 72203280
Bioraptor 2.3 Pk Suture Anchor W/Ultrabraid Suture 2151690 2151242 2146369 2151691 2153489 72201542 72201541

Issue

Smith & Nephew, Inc. has initiated a field action to voluntarily remove seven (7) lots of BIORAPTOR™ Suture Anchors due to a potential for sterile barrier breach. Under certain shipping conditions, the distal end of the inserter can potentially pierce the packaging tray, compromising the sterile barrier. 

Recall start date: October 29, 2024

Additional information

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Medical devices - Orthopaedics
Companies
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy
150 Minuteman Road, Andover, Massachusetts, United States, 01810
Published by
Health Canada
Audience
Healthcare
Recall class
Type II
Identification number
RA-76459

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