FDA Recall Open, Classified

Smith & Nephew FOOTPRINT Ultra PK Suture Anchor, 5.5mm Part Number: 72202902

Recall: Z-1757-2020 · Initiated March 17, 2020

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1757-2020
Event Number
85296
Firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
FEI Number
1219602
Product Code
MBI
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Package design/selection
Initiated
March 17, 2020
Address
130 & 120 Forbes Blvd, Mansfield, MA, 02048

Description

Smith & Nephew FOOTPRINT Ultra PK Suture Anchor, 5.5mm Part Number: 72202902

Reason

Space between the device and the packaging permits excessive movement which could potentially lead to the displacement of the anchor s tip protector allowing the tip of the anchor to create a sterile breach.

Action

Smith & Nephew issued Urgent Medical Device Recall letter to International customers on March 17, 2020 and FedEx letters to US customers on March 18, 2020. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Required Actions: 1. Please inspect your inventory and locate any devices from the listed product and batch numbers on the first page of this Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice, and quarantine them immediately.a. If you are a distributor, you must notify your customers of the field action and ensure that these actions are carried out. 2. If you have no product to return, please put an X in the appropriate location 3. If you have product to return, please list the item, batches and quantities that you are returning in the appropriate boxes below. 4. Complete the remainder of the form, sign and send to [email protected] or fax to +1-901-566-7975. Please Note even if you have no product to return, this form must be completed, signed and returned. 5. Once the form is received by Smith & Nephew, you will be sent a Return Authorization (RA) number. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this recall please contact [email protected].

Distribution

Nationwide Foreign: AE AL AR AT AU BE BM BR CA CH CL CN CO CR CZ DE DK EC EE ES FI FR GB IE IL IN IT KR LT LV MT MX NO PA PE PL PR PT QA RU SE SG TH TR XK ZA

Quantity

125,196 (Total)