BIORAPTOR/ULTRABRAID 72200775Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · BIORAPTOR 2.9 WITH 2 ULTRABRAID · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010585967), received between Mar 30, 2017 and Aug 27, 2024 — classified as 6 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (5 reports).
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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break5
- Difficult to Insert1
- Physical Resistance/Sticking1
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient5
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 27, 2024Difficult to Insert; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Difficult to Insert; Physical Resistance/Sticking
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A CUFF SURGERY, WHEN PLACING THE ANCHOR HAD RESISTANCE UPON ENTRY. WHEN THE ANCHOR REACHED THE ANCHOR LIMIT, PART OF THE ANCHOR WAS LEFT OUT. THE ANCHOR WAS REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A S+N BACK UP DEVICE. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY AND NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20082236 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2018Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A BANCART AND SLAP REPAIRING, AFTER DRILLING FIELD WITH 2,7 MM DRILL DEVICE LEAVED FROM THE GRIP. PATIENT BONE WAS HARD. ANCHOR WAS BROKEN AND ALL PIECES WERE REMOVED. OPERATION WAS COMPLETED WITH A TITANIUM ANCHOR BY PREPARING NEW HOLE.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7282937 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2018Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A BANCART AND SLAP REPAIRING, AFTER DRILLING FIELD WITH 2,7 MM DRILL DEVICE LEAVED FROM THE GRIP. PATIENT BONE WAS HARD. ANCHOR WAS BROKEN AND ALL PIECES WERE REMOVED. OPERATION WAS COMPLETED WITH A TITANIUM ANCHOR BY PREPARING NEW HOLE.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7282934 ↗MalfunctionAug 25, 2017Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SHOULDER OPERATION, AREA WAS PREPARED WITH 2.9 MM DRILL. FIRST ANCHOR WAS PLACED APPROPRIATELY BUT SECOND ANCHOR TAP WAS BROKEN WHILE IT WAS BEING PLACED. ANCHOR WAS REMOVED FROM PATIENT AND NEW ANCHOR WAS PLACED BY PREPARING NEW HOLE. NO PATIENT INJURIES WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 6822178 ↗MalfunctionApr 30, 2017Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE IMPLANT BROKE INSIDE THE JOINT. ALL PIECES WERE REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A BACKUP DEVICE FOLLOWING A SHORT DELAY. NO PATIENT IMPACT WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 6533109 ↗MalfunctionMar 30, 2017Break
IT WAS REPORTED THE BIORAPTOR 2.9 WITH 2 ULTRABRAID BROKE. A BACK UP DEVICE WAS UTILIZED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO PATIENT INJURY OR COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 6447672 ↗
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-0147-2021 · Sep 9, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedRAPTORMITE 3.7MM AB W/ NEEDLES AND TWO-Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72201805
- Z-0158-2021 · Sep 9, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedTWINFIX ULTRA PLLA/HA 6.5 W/3 UB- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72202610
- Z-0143-2021 · Sep 9, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedULTRA FAST-FIX AB ASSEMBLY - STRAIGHT-Absorbable Suture anchors Product Number: 72201493
- Z-0175-2021 · Sep 9, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedMICRORAPTOR REGENESORB SUTURE ANCHOR- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72204984
- 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-0140-2021 · Sep 9, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedTWINFIX 6.5MM AB PRELOADED SUTURE ANCHOR- Absorbable Suture anchors Product Number: 7210713
- Z-0162-2021 · Sep 9, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedTWINFIX ULTRA HA 4.5 W/2 UB BLUE & BLK- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72202624
- Z-0136-2021 · Sep 9, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedTWINFIX 5.0MM AB SUTURE ANCHOR WITH TWO Absorbable Suture anchors Product Number: 7210309
- Z-0153-2021 · Sep 9, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedOSTEORAPTOR 2.9 W. 2 UB WHITE / BLACK -Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72201996
- Z-0146-2021 · Sep 9, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedBIORAPTOR 2.9MM SUTURE ANCHOR-Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72201702
- Z-0167-2021 · Sep 9, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedHEALICOIL RSB SA 4.75MM W/1 UT & 1 UB BL- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72203697
- Z-0169-2021 · Sep 9, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedHEALICOIL RSB SA 4.75MM W/1 UT & 1 UB BK-- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72203705
- Z-0152-2021 · Sep 9, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedOSTEORAPTOR 2.9 W/ 2 UB WHITE / BLUE -Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72201995
- Z-0139-2021 · Sep 9, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedTWINFIX 6.5MM AB PRELOADED ULTRABRAID- Absorbable Suture anchors Product Number: 7210712
- Z-0164-2021 · Sep 9, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedTWINFIX ULTRA HA 6.5 W/2 UB (BLUE & BLK)- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72202631
…and 25 more.
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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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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