FDA Recall Terminated

Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill 9MM Product Number: 72204044 The ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill is intended for use in creating a back bore socket in bone

Recall: Z-1845-2017 · Initiated March 15, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1845-2017
Event Number
76824
Firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
FEI Number
1219602
Product Code
GFG
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
March 15, 2017
Terminated
July 10, 2018
Address
130 & 120 Forbes Blvd, Mansfield, MA, 02048

Description

Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill 9MM Product Number: 72204044 The ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill is intended for use in creating a back bore socket in bone

Reason

Potential for the cutting blade to detach from the device and/or the distal drill head to fracture during retrograde reaming

Action

Smith &n Nephew sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice dated March 15, 2017, to all affected customers via Federal Express. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to return product and to follow instructions on the attached Response Form. Customers with questions were instructed to email [email protected]. For questions regarding this recall call 508-261-3600.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) and Internationally to AU, CL, DB, DE, ES, FR, GB, NL, SE