Events

Recall of Device Recall Smith & Nephew SPIDER2 Limb Positioner

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
    60518
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0519-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-07-26
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-01-11
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-06-10
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=105688
  • 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
    Table, operating-room, ac-powered - Product Code FQO
  • Reason
    Spider2 may unlock (loss of traction) resulting in potential movement of the patient when the device is within close proximity to an rf source. loss of traction can potentially result in the unintended repositioning of the extremity and potential for tissue or cartilage damage.
  • Action
    Smith & Nephew Advanced Surgical Devices Division sent an "URGENT- PRODUCT RECALL NOTIFICATION-URGENT" letter dated July 26, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter described the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. Customers were instructed to complete and return a form via fax at 405-917-8650. Contact the firm at 405-917-8556 for questions regarding this recall.

Device

Device Recall Smith & Nephew SPIDER2 Limb Positioner
  • Model / Serial
    Serial Numbers: VAL07, VAL08,VAL11,VAL15, VAL16, VAL19, VAL20, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 66, 71, 73, 76, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 88, 90, 92, 93, 94, 95, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 107, 110
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada and France.
  • Product Description
    Smith & Nephew, SPIDER2 Limb Positioner, including accessories Battery, foot pedal and charger || Catalog Number: 72203299. || Table, Operating-room, Pneumatic.
  • 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