FDA Recall
Terminated
smith&nephew BHR SQUARE HEADED NAIL, REF CATALOG NUMBER 999908. For use during orthopedic surgery.
Recall: Z-2242-2021
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Initiated July 14, 2021
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-2242-2021
- Event Number
- 88311
- Firm
- Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Ltd. (Aurora) Aurora, Spa Park Harrison Way Leamington Spa United Kingdom
- FEI Number
- 3005975929
- Product Code
- NXT
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Component change control
- Initiated
- July 14, 2021
- Terminated
- May 13, 2024
Description
smith&nephew BHR SQUARE HEADED NAIL, REF CATALOG NUMBER 999908. For use during orthopedic surgery.
Reason
The nail head may become detached during surgery.
Action
The firm notified its consignee by letter on 07/14/2021. The letter explained the issue and the hazard and requested the return of the products.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries GB, NO, CA, AU & NZ.
Quantity
47 units