Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Fornier Phantom Fiber(TM) Sutures: Item Number Description SMB000425 4.5 MM Recalled by Tornier, Inc Due to Data has shown that degradation of a raw...

Date: February 8, 2018
Company: Tornier, 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 Tornier, Inc directly.

Affected Products

Fornier Phantom Fiber(TM) Sutures: Item Number Description SMB000425 4.5 MM PHANTOM FT BIOCOMPOSITE SUTURE ANCHOR WITH NEEDLES SMB000525 5.5 MM PHANTOM FT BIOCOMPOSITE SUTURE ANCHOR WITH NEEDLES SMP000425 4.5 MM PHANTOM FT PEEK SUTURE ANCHOR WITH NEEDLES SMP000525 5.5 MM PHANTOM FT PEEK SUTURE ANCHOR WITH NEEDLES SMSB0110 1PK PHANTOM FIBER SZ 2 WHITE SMSB0110N lPK BIOFIBER SUTURE SZ 2 WHT NEEDLED SMSB0112 10 PK PHANTOM FIBER SZ 2 WHITE SMSB0112N 10 PK PHANTOM FIBER SUTURE SZ 2WHT NEEDLED SMSB0120 1PK PHANTOM FIBER SZ 2 VIOLET SMSB0120N lPK BIOFIBER SUTURE SZ 2 VLT NEEDLED SMSB0122 10 PK PHANTOM FIBER SZ 2 VIOLET SMSB0122N 10 PK BIOFIBER SUTURE SZ 2 VLT NEEDLED SMSB0130 1PK PHANTOM FIBER SZ 2 WHITE/VIOLET SMSB0132 10 PK PHANTOM FIBER SZ 2 WHITE/VIOLET Indications for use for the Phantom Fiber are: Phantom Fiber suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, but not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues, microsurgery or ophthalmic surgery.

Quantity: 32253 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Data has shown that degradation of a raw material used in Phantom Fiber may occur more quickly than expected if improperly stored. This may impact the shelf-life of the product which could cause the suture to lose strength more quickly than expected.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Tornier, Inc

Tornier, Inc has 17 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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