Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 15147 |
| Brand Name: | Smith & Nephew Bioraptor 2.9 Suture Anchor with ULTRABRAID |
| Model: | Part Number: 72200775 |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Smith & Nephew Surgical Ltd Unit A 36 Hillside road Wairau Valley AUCKLAND 0760 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 657 799 |
| Manufacturer: | Smith & Nephew Inc |
| Brand Name: | Smith & Nephew OsteoraptorSuture Anchor with Ultrabraid Suture |
| Model: | Models: 72201992, 72201996, 72202165 |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Smith & Nephew Surgical Ltd Unit A 36 Hillside road Wairau Valley AUCKLAND 0760 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 657 799 |
| Manufacturer: | Smith & Nephew Inc |
| Brand Name: | Smith & Nephew TWINFIX Ultra PLLA-HA Suture Anchor |
| Model: | Part numbers: 72202612, 72202616, 72202620 |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Smith & Nephew Surgical Ltd Unit A 36 Hillside road Wairau Valley AUCKLAND 0760 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 657 799 |
| Manufacturer: | Smith & Nephew Inc |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has identified pin holes and/or slits (0.5 - 5.0mm) in a small number of the primary pouches that may contitute a breach of the sterile barrier. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 12/8/2013 |
