TWINFIX 72200796Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · TWINFIX 2.8 MM TITANIUM WITH 2 DURABRAID SUTURES SIZE 2-0 · 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
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 03596010584489), received between Oct 29, 2019 and Oct 29, 2019 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (1 report).
2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K152566, K972326); 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 Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionOct 29, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE WHEN THE PACKAGE WAS OPENED, THE TIP OF ANCHOR WAS FOUND TO BE ALREADY OUT OF THE STERILE PACKAGING. THERE WAS NO DELAY OR PATIENT INJURIES BUT IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS FINISHED SINCE NO BACKUP DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE IT. ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO RETRIEVE FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THE EVENT BUT THE COMPLAINANT DOES NOT HAVE MORE INFORMATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9249581 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K152566, K972326. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0581-2025 · Oct 29, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedBIORAPTOR Suture Anchors. Tendon/ligament, non-bioabsorbable bone anchor.
- Z-1273-2020 · Dec 30, 2019 · TerminatedTwinFix Ti 2.8 mm HS Suture Anchor - Product Usage: A fixation device intended to provide secure attachment of soft tissue to bone.
Other FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE devices
- TRUESPAN ORTHOCORD 228151Medos International Sàrl · FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE1,686 reports
- TRUESPAN ORTHOCORD 228152Medos International Sàrl · FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE1,398 reports
- OMNISPAN ORTHOCORD 228142Medos International Sàrl · FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE932 reports
- FOOTPRINT 72202901Smith & Nephew, Inc. · FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE721 reports
- RIGIDLOOP 232447Medos International Sàrl · FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE633 reports
- Arthrex® AR-3636Arthrex, Inc. · Fastener, fixation, nondegradable, soft tissue624 reports
- OMNISPAN ORTHOCORD 228141Medos International Sàrl · FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE609 reports
- TRUESPAN ORTHOCORD 228162Medos International Sàrl · FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE460 reports
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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