Twinfix

TWINFIX 5.0 MM ABSORBABLE MATERIAL SUTURE ANCHOR, POLY L LACTIC ACID, WITH TWO No.2 PRELOADED DURABRAID SUTURES WITH NEEDLES, STERILE

Registry build 21.09.26
2manufacturers in China registered for this device type
28catalogue numbers in this listing
10510(k) clearances naming this product code
40recalls on this code

Who Else Makes It

All of them in Shanghai.

Chinese manufacturers registered for FDA product code MAI
Manufacturer City Province Registered as Device types
Zimmer (Shanghai) Medical International Trading Co., Ltd. Shanghai Shanghai Exporter 106
Arthrex (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Shanghai Shanghai Exporter 38

Record

Regulatory record for Twinfix
Listed by Smith & Nephew, Inc., United States
FDA product code MAI
Device type Fastener, Fixation, Biodegradable, Soft Tissue
Device class Class 2
Regulation 21 CFR 888.3030
Establishment Contract manufacturer, Remanufacturer, Specification developer, Repacker / relabeller, Complaint-file establishment, Manufacturer, Exporter
510(k) K151105
Record published 2016-08-27
Record revised 2023-09-20 (version 8)

Specifications

Specifications
MRI safety Labeling does not contain MRI Safety Information
Sterilisation Moist Heat or Steam Sterilization
Supplied sterile Yes
Single use Yes
Prescription Prescription only
Supplied as a kit Yes
Label carries lot or batch number, expiry date
Distribution end date 2022-03-17

Catalogue Numbers

Catalogue numbers for Twinfix
Catalogue number Size Status
7209946 In distribution
72203104 In distribution
72200780 In distribution
7210713 In distribution
7210304 In distribution
7210711 In distribution
72202610 In distribution
72202608 In distribution
72200777 In distribution
7210309 In distribution
72202631 In distribution
72202624 In distribution
72200778 In distribution
72202612 In distribution
72202597 In distribution
72202616 In distribution
72203103 In distribution
72202602 In distribution
72200779 In distribution
72202620 In distribution
72200785 In distribution
7210710 In distribution
72202603 In distribution
7210819 Withdrawn
7210819F Withdrawn
72200688 Withdrawn
7209946D Withdrawn
7210383 Withdrawn

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Showing 12 of 176. All products under Fastener, Fixation, Biodegradable, Soft Tissue

510(K) Clearances

FDA 510(k) clearances naming this product code
Clearance Decision date
K193558 2020-03-18
K151105 2015-07-28
K143172 2015-02-04
K142948 2015-01-13
K123393 2013-04-11
K101459 2011-01-27
K093844 2010-04-01
K032197 2003-08-08
K011985 2001-11-02
K011299 2001-06-27

Recalls Naming This Product

40 recalls name this product by its own identifiers, the 510(k) it is cleared under.

Recalls naming the identifiers of Twinfix
Recalled by Identified by Initiated FDA class Root cause Reason Quantity
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)
Smith & Nephew, Inc. 510(k) number 2020-09-09 Class II Equipment maintenance Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may result in a breach of the sterile barrier created by the pouch 263,874 (total)

Recalls

1 of these is Class II. Class II means a temporary or reversible health consequence. Volume alone is not a quality signal: a manufacturer that ships more recalls more.

Recalls referencing this product code
Initiated FDA class Root cause Reason Quantity Closed
2021-04-08 Class II Process control Mislabeled box contained a 6mm x 20mm screw instead of 6mm x 30mm screw 2 units US and 193 units OUS. 195 units WW 2022-06-22

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