Events

Recall of Device Recall INTERNAL HEX RECON SCREW

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Smith & Nephew Inc.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    64342
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0944-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-02-07
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-03-13
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-01-11
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=115887
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Nail, fixation, bone - Product Code JDS
  • Reason
    75 mm screws were packaged and labeled using an 80 mm screw outer box and label, while 80 mm screws were packaged and labeled using a 75 mm screw outer box and label.
  • Action
    Smith & Nephew sales representatives and Smith & Nephew international distributors were notified of problem and the recall via email on February 7, 2013. They were instructed to cease use and distribution of the product and quarantine for return. Non responding consignees were notified again on February 28, 2013 by email. Hospitals were notified by letter beginning on February 7, 2013. Smith & Nephew also contacted the surgeons who implanted the screws by letter the week of February 11th. For questions regarding this recall call 978-749-1330.

Device

Device Recall INTERNAL HEX RECON SCREW
  • Model / Serial
    Batch Number 12JM17051
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA including NM, TN, TX, NC, CA, MI, KY, MA, NJ, OH, and HI. Internationally to Canada, United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Argentina, Japan, and Chile.
  • Product Description
    INTERNAL HEX RECON SCREW, TI-6AL-4V, REF 7162375, TRIGEN (R) INTERNAL HEX CAPTURED RECON SCREW, QTY: (1), 6.4 MM, 75 MM, TITANIUM, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Orthopedic. Bone screw for intramedullary rod fixation.
  • Manufacturer
    Smith & Nephew Inc

Manufacturer

Smith & Nephew Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Smith & Nephew Inc, 1450 E. Brooks Rd, Memphis TN 38116
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Smith & Nephew plc
  • Source
    USFDA