Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 21291 |
| Brand Name: | Arthrex - IIb anchors |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Arthrex SwivelLock SP Suture Anchor |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Device Technologies New Zealand 47 Arrenway Drive Albany AUCKLAND 0632 |
| Contact Information: | 09 913 2000 |
| Manufacturer: | Arthrex Inc |
| Brand Name: | Arthrex - Bio-Pushlock, SwiveLock - Anchors, 7 |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Arthrex SwivelLock SP Suture Anchor |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Device Technologies New Zealand 47 Arrenway Drive Albany AUCKLAND 0632 |
| Contact Information: | 09 913 2000 |
| Manufacturer: | Arthrex Inc |
| Issue: | The manbufacturer has recently determined that there is an issue with the self-punching eyelet contained within the Arthrex SwiveLock SP Suture Anchor. This may cause the eyelet to break on insertion in hard bone. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be exchanged |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 6/4/2017 |
