Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

TwinFix Ti 2.8 mm HS Suture Anchor - Product Usage: Recalled by Smith & Nephew, Inc. Due to Due to a potential for sterile barrier breach....

Date: December 30, 2019
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

TwinFix Ti 2.8 mm HS Suture Anchor - Product Usage: A fixation device intended to provide secure attachment of soft tissue to bone.

Quantity: 82 distributed throughout US:AZ, ID, MO, NC, ND, NE, OK, SC, TN. 243 distributed OUS: AE, AU, CA, CH, ES, FI, JP, PR, SG. Total: 325 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Due to a potential for sterile barrier breach. A complaint was received that indicated the protective tube of the device came off inside the pouch enabling the pointed end of the device to puncture the package causing a breach of the sterile barrier, which could affect the sterility of the device.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 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