FDA Recall Open, Classified

Tandem Intl Bipolar Cocr Shell/UHMWPE Liner, TI-6AL-4V Retaining Ring, 28MM I.D. 46 MM O.D., REF 71324046, sterile, femoral head bipolar component of the Tandem Bipolar Hip System.

Recall: Z-0326-2025 · Initiated October 15, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0326-2025
Event Number
95568
Firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
FEI Number
1020279
Product Code
KWY
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
October 15, 2024
Posted
November 7, 2024
Address
1450 E Brooks Rd, Memphis, TN, 38116-1804

Description

Tandem Intl Bipolar Cocr Shell/UHMWPE Liner, TI-6AL-4V Retaining Ring, 28MM I.D. 46 MM O.D., REF 71324046, sterile, femoral head bipolar component of the Tandem Bipolar Hip System.

Reason

The Bipolar assembly contains an oversized Retainer Ring.

Action

The recalling firm issued letters on and dated 15-Oct-2024 via email informing the consignee of the issue, patient impact, risks to health, and actions to be taken by the user. The actions include: 1. Ensure that the contents of this Field Safety Notice are read and understood by those within your organization who may use the Tandem Bipolar 46OD 28ID. 2. Locate and quarantine affected devices immediately. If you have further distributed the product to other organizations, please inform them at once of this Field Action and provide them with a copy of this letter. 3. Please complete the Customer Response form and email or fax it to your national Smith+Nephew agency/distributor. 4. Return quarantined product to your national Smith+Nephew agency/distributor. 5. Please maintain awareness of this notice and resulting action for an appropriate period to ensure the effectiveness of the corrective action. A Customer Response Form was enclosed for completion and return and a Physician Communication was enclosed to inform physicians of much of the same information as was contained in the Field Safety Notice regarding the issue and risks to health.

Distribution

International distribution to the countries of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Italy, Panama, Poland, Spain, and Turkey.

Quantity

21 devices