Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Smith & Nephew 5.5 mm TWINFIX Ultra Ti Anchor with two #2 sutures (COBRAID-blue Recalled by Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division Due to Distal part of the anchor may break on...

Date: July 3, 2012
Company: Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division directly.

Affected Products

Smith & Nephew 5.5 mm TWINFIX Ultra Ti Anchor with two #2 sutures (COBRAID-blue, COBRAIDblack), sterile Part Number: 72202896 Product Usage: intended for use for the reattachment of soft tissue to bone

Quantity: 2,204 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Distal part of the anchor may break on insertion into bone during surgery

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report