Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 24273 |
| Brand Name: | ArthroCare Ligament Anchor |
| Model: | Interference Fit Issue between SPEEDLOCK Inserter & Drill Guides |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Smith & Nephew Ltd 621 Rosebank Road Avondale AUCKLAND 1026 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 807 019 |
| Manufacturer: | ArthroCare Corporation |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has identified that a potential interference fit of the SPEEDLOCK Inserter could prevent the insertion of the SPEEDLOCK implant through the drill guides. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 6/3/2019 |
