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Recall of Device Recall Smith &38; Nephew

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

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
    68565
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2048-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-06-02
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-07-14
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-09-15
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=128229
  • 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
    Fastener, fixation, nondegradable, soft tissue - Product Code MBI
  • Reason
    Sterility of device is compromised due to breach in sterile barrier.
  • Action
    Smith & Nephew issued an Urgent - Product Recall Notification letter dated June 2, 2014 via Federal Express to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to inspect their inventory and locate all affected product and quarantine them immediately. Complete the Return Certification Form . Contact the Smith & Nephew Returns Group at 800-343-5717 (option 3) or send an email to ProductRecoverv@smith-nephew.com. They will provide customers with instructions for returning their product and receiving a replacement. For questions regardin g this recall call 978-749-1073.

Device

Device Recall Smith &38; Nephew
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Numbers: 50478983, 50478986, 50478989, 50482871, 50484944, 50485587, 50485589
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden.
  • Product Description
    SUTUREFIX Ultra S with 1 #2 Ultrabraid Suture (blue/white) || Product Code: 72203853 || Fastener, fixation, nondegradable, soft tissue
  • Manufacturer
    Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

Manufacturer

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
  • Manufacturer Address
    Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division, 150 Minuteman Drive, Andover MA 01810-1031
  • Source
    USFDA