FDA Recall Terminated

GENESIS(R) II, PS HIGH FLEXION ARTICULAR INSERT, SIZE 3-4, 9 MM QTY: (1), REF 71421508, STERILE EO, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA Orthopedic

Recall: Z-0446-2014 · Initiated August 27, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0446-2014
Event Number
66333
Firm
Smith & Nephew Inc
FEI Number
1020279
Product Code
JWH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Package design/selection
Initiated
August 27, 2013
Posted
December 4, 2013
Terminated
August 20, 2019
Address
1450 E. Brooks Rd, Memphis, TN, 38116

Description

GENESIS(R) II, PS HIGH FLEXION ARTICULAR INSERT, SIZE 3-4, 9 MM QTY: (1), REF 71421508, STERILE EO, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA Orthopedic

Reason

The Tyvek(TM) lid on one, or both, of the two trays that form a double barrier around the insert may not have been adequately sealed.

Action

Smith & Nephew sent an Urgent Recall Notification letter dated August 27, 2013, to all affected consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. They were instructed to cease use and distribution of the product and quarantine for return. Customers were instructed to contact Smith & Nephew via email at [email protected] or fax 901-566-7975 to obtain a return authorization (RA) number. Customers with questions were also instructed use this email address. Customers with affected product were instructed to return it along with the completed inventory Return Certification Form to the address listed on the form. Non-responding consignees were notified again on September 27, 2013, by email. For questions regarding this recall call 901-396-2121.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA including Nevada and Internationally to United Arab Emirates, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Poland, France, Japan, Netherlands, Australia, Turkey, Russian Federation, Germany and United Kingdom.

Quantity

80 pieces