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Smith & Nephew, Inc. recalls SUTUREFIX ULTRA Suture, Product number 72203855
Recalled August 12, 2020 · FDA recall Z-2746-2020 · Smith & Nephew
Hazard
A packaging error resulted in a XL drill being presented for use instead of the S drill. The XL drill is one inch longer than the S drill. · FDA Class II
Units
868
Sold at
Domestic distribution to AL AR AZ CO GA IL IN KS KY MD MN MO NC NE NJ NY OK PA PR TN TX VA WI. Foreign distribution to Australia Austria Belgium Finland France Germany Great Britain Ireland Italy Japan Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands Poland Portugal Singapore South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland
Description
A packaging error resulted in a XL drill being presented for use instead of the S drill. The XL drill is one inch longer than the S drill.
Product
SUTUREFIX ULTRA Suture, Product number 72203855
Manufacturer(s)
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →