TWINFIX 72200777Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · TWINFIX 5.0 MM ABSORBABLE MATERIAL SUTURE ANCHOR, POLY L LACTIC ACID WITH TWO No.2 PRELOADED ULTRABRAID SUTURES, STERILE · Class 2 · Implant
All models of TWINFIX (48)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 03596010578150), received between Oct 18, 2020 and Oct 18, 2020 — classified as 1 injury.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (1 report).
40 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K151105); they may or may not involve this specific model.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
Patient problems
- No Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryOct 18, 2020Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY, BEFORE IMPLANTATION THE DOCTOR WAS UNHAPPY WITH THE TWINFIX SUTURE ANCHOR. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A COMPETITOR DEVICE WITH NO DELAY OR OTHER COMPLICATIONS. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 10694733 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K151105. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0151-2021 · Sep 9, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedOSTEORAPTOR 2.9 W/ 1 UB COBRAID BLUE -Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72201994
- Z-0168-2021 · Sep 9, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedHEALICOIL RSB SA 4.75MM W/1 UT & 1 UB BL-- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72203704
- Z-0142-2021 · Sep 9, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedTWINFIX AB 5.0 SUTR ANCHR W/2 38 DURAB-Absorbable Suture anchors Product Number: 72200785
- Z-0155-2021 · Sep 9, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedTWINFIX ULTRA 5.5MM PLLA/HA 2 UBWHT/BL--Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72202602
- Z-0145-2021 · Sep 9, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedULTRA FAST-FIX AB ASSEMBLY-REVERSE CURVE-Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72201495
- Z-0144-2021 · Sep 9, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedULTRA FAST-FIX AB ASSEMBLY - CURVED-Absorbable Suture anchors Product Number: 72201494
- Z-0170-2021 · Sep 9, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedHEALICOIL RG SA 5.5MM W/2 UB-BL CBR BL-- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72203706
- Z-0156-2021 · Sep 9, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedTWINFIX ULTRA PLLA/HA 5.5 W/3 UB-Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72202603
- Z-0157-2021 · Sep 9, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedTWINFIX ULTRA 6.5MM PLLA/HA 2 UBWHT/BL-Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72202608
- Z-0163-2021 · Sep 9, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedTWINFIX ULTRA HA 5.5 W/2 UB BLUE & BLK- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72202626
- Z-0146-2021 · Sep 9, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedBIORAPTOR 2.9MM SUTURE ANCHOR-Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72201702
- Z-0154-2021 · Sep 9, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedOSTEORAPTOR 2.9 W 1UB II BLUE--Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72202165
- Z-0143-2021 · Sep 9, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedULTRA FAST-FIX AB ASSEMBLY - STRAIGHT-Absorbable Suture anchors Product Number: 72201493
- Z-0152-2021 · Sep 9, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedOSTEORAPTOR 2.9 W/ 2 UB WHITE / BLUE -Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72201995
- Z-0160-2021 · Sep 9, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedTWINFIX ULTRA PLLA HA 5.5MM W/ NEEDLES- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72202616
…and 25 more.
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- HEALICOIL 72205137Smith & Nephew, Inc. · Fastener, fixation, biodegradable, soft tissue427 reports
- HEALIX ADVANCE ORTHOCORD 222296Medos International Sàrl · FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE320 reports
- TWINFIX 72202597Smith & Nephew, Inc. · FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE288 reports
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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