Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 24267 |
| Brand Name: | ArthroCare - Suture/Needle Passer |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | multiple lots of SMARTSTITCH PERFECTPASSER CONNECTOR - Product number OM-8010 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Smith & Nephew Surgical Ltd Unit A 36 Hillside road Wairau Valley AUCKLAND 0760 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 657 799 |
| Manufacturer: | ArthroCare Corporation |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has identified a specified Batch of SMARTSTITCH PERFECTPASSER CONNECTOR have incorrect upper jaw dimensions due to a manufacturing error. In the event the affected device is used during the procedure, the upper jaw could potentially detach during use, requiring additional intervention to retrieve the detached component and/or delay of procedure. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 6/3/2019 |
