Recall Z-1671-2023
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · initiated May 2, 2023
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
Smith&Nephew ENGAGE Cementless Partial Knee System, Tibial Anchor Stem, Part Numbers: a) REF 1-10011-100 (SIZE 1-2), b) REF 1-10011-200 (SIZE 3-4), c) REF 1-10011-300 (SIZE 5-6); Unicondylar knee prothesis
Codes / lots: a) REF 1-10011-100, UDI/DI 00885556873083; b) REF 1-10011-200, UDI/DI 00885556873090; c) REF 1-10011-300, UDI/DI 00885556873106; ALL BATCHES
Reason for recall
Recent complaint data indicates that the revision rate may be trending higher than corresponding similar devices in global joint replacement registries. The data identifies a potential signal that the performance is an outlier versus the state of the art with respect to the risk for revision.
FDA-determined cause: Under Investigation by firm
Action taken
Smith & Nephew issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice to its consignees on 05/02/2023 via email and letter. The notice explained the problem and the risk and requested the following: Required Actions: 1. Please inspect your inventory and locate any devices from the listed product and batch numbers enclosed with this Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice, and quarantine them immediately. a. If you are a sales rep, district office, or distributor, you must notify your customers of the field action and ensure that the required actions are complete. b. Include the customer s account number and name in Section A. 2. Please provide a copy of the attached Physician Communication to the surgical staff. The firm is seeking the return of the device.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-1671-2023
- Initiated
- May 2, 2023
- Posted by FDA
- May 31, 2023
- Product code
- HSX – Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Non-Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer
- Quantity
- 1596 units
- Distribution
- US Nationwide distribution.
- Recalling firm
- Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN
Other products in the same recall event
| Recall | Product | Initiated |
|---|---|---|
| Z-1670-2023 Class II | Smith&Nephew ENGAGE Cementless Partial Knee System, Porous Femoral components, Part…Recent complaint data indicates that the revision rate may be trending higher than corresponding similar… | 05/02/2023Open, Classified |
| Z-1672-2023 Class II | Smith&Nephew ENGAGE Cementless Partial Knee System, Coated Tibial Tray, Part Numbers: a)…Recent complaint data indicates that the revision rate may be trending higher than corresponding similar… | 05/02/2023Open, Classified |
| Z-1673-2023 Class II | Smith&Nephew ENGAGE Cementless Partial Knee System, Coated Tibial Insert, Part Numbers:…Recent complaint data indicates that the revision rate may be trending higher than corresponding similar… | 05/02/2023Open, Classified |