Smith & Nephew, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-1822-2015)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2015.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

ULTRA-FAST FIX Knot Pusher Suture Cutters Product Number: 72201537 Intended for Meniscal Repair.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 30, 2015

Date Posted: July 1, 2015

Recall Number: Z-1822-2015

Event ID: 71257

Reason for Recall:

Sterility of device maybe compromised

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 202,279 units

Code Information:

All batches manufactured from April 2010 to April 2014 which have corresponding expiration dates of April 2015 to April 2019

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Distribution including Puerto Rico and to the countries of : Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Switzerland, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dubia UAE, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong, Israel, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Qatar, Sweden, Singapore,Thailand, Turkey, Taiwan, Venezuela and South Africa.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated