ORTHOCORD HEALIX BR 222239Recalls & reported problems
Medos International Sàrl · HEALIX BR Anchor w/ORTHOCORD w/Needles TCP/PLGA Absorbable Anchor (1) Violet (1) Blue Strand, Size 2 (5 metric) ORTHOCORD braided composite suture, 36 Inches (91cm) with MO-7 tapered needles. 6.5mm · Class 2 · Implant
All models of ORTHOCORD HEALIX BR (5)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886705007851), received between Nov 9, 2018 and Nov 9, 2018 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 reports).
6 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K073412, K150209); 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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break2
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionNov 9, 2018Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT TWO ANCHORS BROKE DURING A PROCEDURE. AT THE END OF SCREWING ANCHOR IN THE LEFT CALCANEUS OF THE PATIENT, IT BROKE AT THE DISTAL PART (HEAD ANCHOR). THE DEBRIS THAT FELL INTO THE PATIENT WAS REMOVED. NO CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT; ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. PLEASE SEE ALSO MEDWATCH REPORT 1221934-2018-52745.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8055448 ↗MalfunctionNov 9, 2018Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT TWO ANCHORS BROKE DURING A PROCEDURE. AT THE END OF SCREWING ANCHOR IN THE LEFT CALCANEUS OF THE PATIENT, IT BROKE AT THE DISTAL PART (HEAD ANCHOR). THE DEBRIS THAT FELL INTO THE PATIENT WAS REMOVED. NO CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT; ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. PLEASE SEE ALSO MEDWATCH REPORT 1221934-2018-52744.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8055276 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K073412, K150209. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-1677-2023 · Apr 13, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedDePuy Mitek BIOKNOTLESS Plus w/ Ethibond-Iindicated for use in soft tissue to bone fixation in association with adequate postoperative immobilization Model Number: 212724
- Z-1680-2023 · Apr 13, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedDePuy Mitek BIOKNOTLESS Rapid W/ OC-Indicated for use in soft tissue to bone fixation in association with adequate postoperative immobilization Model Number: 212722
- Z-1679-2023 · Apr 13, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedDePuy Mitek BIOKNOTLESS Plus w/ OC-Indicated for use in soft tissue to bone fixation in association with adequate postoperative immobilization Model Number: 212726
- Z-1678-2023 · Apr 13, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedDePuy Mitek BIOKNOTLESS Plus w/ Panacryl-Indicated for use in soft tissue to bone fixation in association with adequate postoperative immobilization Model Number: 212725
- Z-1681-2023 · Apr 13, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedDePuy Mitek BIOKNOTLESS Rapid w/ Pan-Indicated for use in soft tissue to bone fixation in association with adequate postoperative immobilization Model Number: 212723
- Z-2208-2011 · Feb 24, 2011 · TerminatedDePuy Mitek GRYPHON T BR DS Anchor w/ORTHOCORD Product Code: 210811 Gryphon BR Suture Anchors are intended for: Shoulder: Rotor Cuff Repair, Bankart Repair, SLAP Lesion Repair, Bic
Other FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE devices
- GRYPHON ORTHOCORD 210813Medos International Sàrl · FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE712 reports
- HEALIX ADVANCE 222330Depuy Mitek, LLC · FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE1 recall607 reports
- HEALIX ADVANCE ORTHOCORD 222295Medos International Sàrl · FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE640 reports
- 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
- Arthrex® AR-2324BCCArthrex, Inc. · FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE254 reports
- HEALIX ADVANCE 222331Depuy Mitek, LLC · FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE1 recall196 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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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