Recall Z-2625-2017

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · initiated May 30, 2017

Class II Terminated

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

Product

LEGION(R) TIB CONE IMPACTOR HEADS: a) REF 71441972, ID 24MM b) REF 71441971, ID 22MM c) REF 71441973, ID 26MM d) REF 71441974, ID 28MM e) REF 71441975, ID 30MM

Codes / lots: Lot numbers: a) 16HGA0040 b) 16JGA0003 c) 16JGA0005 d) 16JGA0006 e) 16JGA0007

Reason for recall

The incorrect Loctite adhesive was used to assemble the impactor heads.

FDA-determined cause: Process control

Action taken

The firm notified the consignee by email on 05/30/2017. The notice directed the consignee to inspect its inventory and locate any unused devices from the listed product and batch numbers, and quarantine them immediately. Distributors were directed to notify their customers of the field action and ensure the recall directions were followed.

Details

Recall number
Z-2625-2017
Initiated
May 30, 2017
Posted by FDA
June 12, 2017
Terminated
December 10, 2021
Product code
JWH – Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Quantity
46 units
Distribution
US distribution to TN
Recalling firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-2624-2017 Class IILEGION(R) FEM CONE IMPACTOR HEADS: a) REF 71441976, ID 18MM b) REF 71441977, ID 20MM c)…The incorrect Loctite adhesive was used to assemble the impactor heads. 05/30/2017Terminated