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 Whipknot Soft Tissue Cinch #5 Sutures. PN: 7211015 Recalled by Smith & Nephew, Inc. Due to Packaging design is insufficient to prevent potential sterile...

Date: December 11, 2017
Company: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
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. directly.

Affected Products

Smith & Nephew Whipknot Soft Tissue Cinch #5 Sutures. PN: 7211015

Quantity: 22

Why Was This Recalled?

Packaging design is insufficient to prevent potential sterile barrier breach (pin hole) in Tyvek film of pouch. A limited number of previously recalled devices were inadvertently redistributed.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 7 states: AZ, ME, NY, OH, PA, TN, VT

Affected (7 states)Not affected

About Smith & Nephew, Inc.

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