Events

Recall of Device Recall VLP(R) MiniMod Small Bone Plating System

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
    78826
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0397-2018
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-12-11
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2018-06-22
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=160615
  • 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
    Plate, fixation, bone - Product Code HRS
  • Reason
    Devices, incorrectly labeled as a vlp mini-mod 2.0mm straight plate 8 hole, contained a vlp mini-mod 2.0mm stout plate 8 hole and vice versa.
  • Action
    The firm, Smith & Nephew, Inc., sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice" letter dated December 11, 2017 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to inspect your inventory, locate unused devices and quarantine immediately; if you are a distributor, you must notify your customers of the field action and ensure that these actions are carried out; return product, and complete and return the response form by email to FieldActions@smith-nephew.com or fax to 901-566-7975 even if you have not product to return. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this recall please contact FieldActions@smith-nephew.com or call 901-566-7084.

Device

Device Recall VLP(R) MiniMod Small Bone Plating System
  • Model / Serial
    Lot number 16KM10662C
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    US Distribution to states of: MI, GA, and OH.
  • Product Description
    smith&nephew; Mini-Fragment Plating System, VLP(R) Mini-Mod Small Bone Plating System, EVOS(R) Mini Plating system, 2.0MM STOUT STRAIGHT PLATE, 8 HOLE VLP(R) MIN-MOD, REF 74442030, QTY: (1), STERILE R || Bone plates and bone screws from the Smith & Nephew Variable-Angle Locking Mini-Fragment Plating System (VLP MINI-MOD) are intended for use in internal fixation of small bones and small bone fragments and non-load bearing stabilization and reduction of bone fragments in long bones.
  • Manufacturer
    Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Manufacturer

Smith & Nephew, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Smith & Nephew, Inc., 1450 E Brooks Rd, Memphis TN 38116-1804
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Smith & Nephew plc
  • Source
    USFDA