Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 20491 |
| Brand Name: | Smtih & Nephew Whipknot Soft Tissue Cinch Sutures |
| Model: | 7211015 |
| Affected: | multiple (specified) batch numbers |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Smith & Nephew Ltd 621 Rosebank Road Avondale AUCKLAND 1026 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 807 019 |
| Manufacturer: | Smith & Nephew Inc |
| Issue: | Manufacturer has identified the packaging to be insufficient to prevent a potential sterile barier break (pin hole) in the Tyvek film of the pouch. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 10/8/2016 |
