Events

Recall of ENDOSCOPIC Camera

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
    60054
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0082-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-09-23
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-10-21
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-02-16
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=104326
  • 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
    Laparoscope, general & plastic surgery - Product Code GCJ
  • Reason
    Hd1200 camera heads may cause image issues.
  • Action
    Smith Nephew sent an "URGENT  PRODUCT RECALL NOTIFICATION" letter dated sent September 23, 2011 to all affected consignees. The letter identified the product, problem and actions to be taken. Consignees were instructed to complete requested information, return affected product and order replacement product. To return product and order replacement product, consignees were instructed to contact the Smith & Nephew Endoscopy Returns Group at 800-343-5717 (option 3) for a Return Authorization (RA) or send an email to endo.andreturns@smith-nephew.com. For questions call 405-917-8556.

Device

ENDOSCOPIC Camera
  • Model / Serial
    S/N: DDQ00051, DDQ00052, DDQ00057 DDQ00064, DDQ00068, DDQ00070 DDQ00071, DDQ00080, DDQ00083 DDQ00085, DDQ00093, DDQ00094 DDQ00096, DDQ00104, DDQ00108
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution (USA) including the states of: MI, NH, OK.
  • Product Description
    Smith & Nephew, HD1200 Autoclavable Camera Head || Catalog Number: 72203360 || Product Usage: Endoscope & Accessories
  • 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