FDA Recall Terminated

LEGION Pressfit Stem, Straight, 10 MM X 160 MM, REF 71424043, Sterile, Smith & Nephew, Memphis TX 38116. The device is used for Orthopedic Knee Implants.

Recall: Z-1819-2009 · Initiated January 22, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1819-2009
Event Number
52582
Firm
Smith & Nephew Inc
FEI Number
1020279
Product Code
JWH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
January 22, 2009
Posted
August 23, 2009
Terminated
February 7, 2012
Address
1450 E. Brooks Rd, Memphis, TN, 38116

Description

LEGION Pressfit Stem, Straight, 10 MM X 160 MM, REF 71424043, Sterile, Smith & Nephew, Memphis TX 38116. The device is used for Orthopedic Knee Implants.

Reason

Products were mispackaged.

Action

All affected Smith & Nephew Sales Representatives were notified of the problem and the recall via email and overnight mail on January 22, 2009. All affected Smith & Nephew International Distributors were notified via email and telephone on January 22, 2009. They were instructed to immediately quarantine the product for return.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- US, Canada, Australia, Germany, GB, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, and France.

Quantity

16 units