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FAST-FIX AB Curved Needle Delivery System, Used for meniscal repair. Product Number: 7209399

FDA device recall Z-0798-06 · posted 2006-04-26 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
Reason for recall
The implant consists of a T1 and T2 anchor which are joined together by a suture. The T2 portion of the implant may not advance into the deployment position preventing deployment of the T2 anchor.
Action taken
Smith & Nephew notified accounts by letter dated 3/24/06 issued by Federal Express. Users are requested to return product.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
KGS
Quantity affected
1800 units
Distribution
Nationwide Foreign: Austria, Germany, France, Italy, Australia
Date initiated
2006-03-24
Date posted
2006-04-26
Date terminated
2007-12-12
Location
Andover, MA

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