Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 18516 |
| Brand Name: | Smith & Nephew Ultra Fast Fix Knot Pusher/Suture Cutter, straight |
| Model: | 72201537 |
| Affected: | All lots manufactured from Apr-2010 to Apr 2014 |
| 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 Orthopaedics Ltd |
| Issue: | A Smith and Nephew investigation found the packaging material and design to be insufficient to prevent the ULTRA FAST-FIX Knot Pusher Suture Cutter's sharp edhges from potentiallypuncturing the pouch and rendering the device unsterile. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 19/5/2015 |
