Events

Recall of Device Recall Smith & 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
    59329
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-3050-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-07-07
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-08-22
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-07-23
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=102284
  • 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
    Orthopedic manual surgical instrument - Product Code LXH
  • Reason
    Shaft tip (casting) does not meet the sne 416 specification, which could result in rusting of the tendon strippers.
  • Action
    Smith & Nephew sent an Urgent - Product Recall Notification letter dated July 7, 2011. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to complete the form included in the letter and return to Hoangthi.le@smith-nephew.com or fax to 508-261-3620. Each affiliate must then notify each facility affected by the recall. To return product and obtain credit or order replacement product customers should contact the Smith & Nephew Endoscopy Returns at 800-343-5717 (option 3) for a Return Authorization (RA) or send an email to, endo.andreturns@smith-nephew.com. For questions, contact Hoangthi by phone at 508-337-3731.

Device

Device Recall Smith & Nephew
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Numbers: 50342499, 50344799, 50347017, 50349339 50354170, 50357485, 50360691, 50360992 50367247, 50374544, 50375820, 50370949 50371944
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Denmark, Dubai, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Israel, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherland, Norway, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, and Venezuela
  • Product Description
    Smith & Nephew, Tendon Stripper, Slotted, 5.0 mm I.D. x || 12 working length. Non-Sterile || Catalog Number: 013554 || Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument
  • 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