Recall Z-2443-2023

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · initiated July 24, 2023

Class II Open, Classified

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

TRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL LIME 11.5MM X 36CM 130 DEGREE LEFT, REF 71647336, Femur nail

Codes / lots: UDI/DI 03596010500922, Batch Number 21KSM0598

Reason for recall

A complaint was received indicating that a package contained a TRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL LIME 11.5MM X 40CM 130 DEGREE LEFT implant instead of a TRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL LIME 11.5MM X 36CM 130 DEGREE LEFT as described on the product label.

FDA-determined cause: Process control

Action taken

Smith & Nephew issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice on 07/24/2023. The notice explained the problem with the product, the potential risk, and requested the consignees locate and quarantine the affected product for return. Sales reps, district offices, or distributors were directed to notify their customers and ensure that the required actions were complete. The firm is seeking return of the affected product.

Details

Recall number
Z-2443-2023
Initiated
July 24, 2023
Posted by FDA
August 22, 2023
Product code
HSB – Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary And Accessories
Quantity
30 units
Distribution
US, AE, CA, DE, ES, GB, MX, PA, PL
Recalling firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-2444-2023 Class IITRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL LIME 11.5MM X 40CM 130 DEGREE LEFT, REF 71647340…A complaint was received indicating that a package contained a TRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL LIME… 07/24/2023Open, Classified