Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 25527 |
| Brand Name: | Anchors |
| Model: | TWINFIX TI 2.8mm HS Suture Anchor with two 28" DURABRAID Suture |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Smith & Nephew Ltd 621 Rosebank Road Avondale AUCKLAND 1026 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 807 019 |
| Manufacturer: | Smith & Nephew Inc |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has identified affected batches of TWINFIX TI 2.8mm HS Suture Anchor with two 28" DURABRAID Suture (USP #2) due to a potential for sterile barrier breach. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 7/1/2020 |
