# FDA recall Z-1757-2020

> **Smith & Nephew, Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2020-03-17.

## Product

Smith &  Nephew FOOTPRINT Ultra PK Suture Anchor, 5.5mm  Part Number: 72202902

## Reason for recall

Space between the device and the packaging permits excessive movement which could potentially lead to the displacement of the anchor s tip protector allowing the tip of the anchor to create a sterile breach.

## Distribution

Nationwide  Foreign:  AE  AL  AR  AT  AU  BE  BM  BR  CA  CH  CL  CN  CO  CR  CZ  DE  DK  EC  EE  ES  FI  FR  GB  IE  IL  IN  IT  KR  LT  LV  MT  MX  NO  PA  PE  PL  PR  PT  QA  RU  SE  SG  TH  TR  XK  ZA

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1757-2020
- **Recalling firm:** Smith & Nephew, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2020-03-17
- **Report date:** 2020-04-29

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Mansfield, MA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1757-2020

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1757-2020. Retrieved 2026-07-19 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1757-2020. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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