FDA Recall Terminated

smith & nephew TRIGEN SURESHOT Distal Targeting System, Trauma Interface, V2.0.2, Trauma Launcher V1.01.1 Product is intended to be an intraoperative image-guided localization system. It is a computer-assisted orthopedic surgery tool to aid the surgeon with drill positioning for screws during intramedullary nail implantation.

Recall: Z-0411-2011 · Initiated October 15, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0411-2011
Event Number
57047
Firm
Smith & Nephew Inc
FEI Number
1020279
Product Code
OLO
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
October 15, 2010
Posted
November 18, 2010
Terminated
February 17, 2011
Address
1450 E. Brooks Rd, Memphis, TN, 38116

Description

smith & nephew TRIGEN SURESHOT Distal Targeting System, Trauma Interface, V2.0.2, Trauma Launcher V1.01.1 Product is intended to be an intraoperative image-guided localization system. It is a computer-assisted orthopedic surgery tool to aid the surgeon with drill positioning for screws during intramedullary nail implantation.

Reason

Targeting software has been found to provide erroneous targeting when used with the 13 mm TAN/FAN Left nails.

Action

Smith & Nephew Inc. sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION letter by FedEx on October 15, 2010, to all customers. The letter was dated October 4, 2010, and identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customers. Customers were instructed to perform a software upgrade and complete the form provided and return by fax to (901) 566-7835. For questions regarding this recall call (901) 399-5441.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, OH, PA, TN, TX, AND WA and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and the UK.

Quantity

445 units