FDA Recall Open, Classified

ROTATION MEDICAL TENDON STAPLES (8) (broad indication)-Intended for fixation of prosthetic material to soft tissues. Product Number: 2504-1

Recall: Z-3096-2024 · Initiated August 12, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-3096-2024
Event Number
95178
Firm
Smith & Nephew Inc.
FEI Number
3003604053
Product Code
GDW
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Packaging
Initiated
August 12, 2024
Posted
September 10, 2024
Address
150 Minuteman Rd, Andover, MA, 01810-1031

Description

ROTATION MEDICAL TENDON STAPLES (8) (broad indication)-Intended for fixation of prosthetic material to soft tissues. Product Number: 2504-1

Reason

Product packaging process may result in an improper or incomplete seal of the outer foil pouch surrounding the inner Tyvek pouch, compromising product sterility

Action

Smith & Nephew issued Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice R-2024-06 on 8/12/24. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: 1. Please inspect your inventory and locate any devices from the listed product and batch numbers enclosed with this Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice, and quarantine them immediately. a. If you are a sales rep, district office, or distributor, you must notify your customers of the field action and ensure that the required actions are complete. b. Include the customer s account number and name in Section A. 2. If you have no product to return: a. Please put an X in the appropriate box below. b. Complete Section B of the form, sign and send to [email protected]. 3. If you have product to return: a. Please complete Section A - list the product part number, batches, and quantities that you are returning. b. Complete Section B of the form, sign and send to [email protected]. c. Once the form is received by Smith+Nephew, you will be sent a Return Authorization (RA) number. d. Return affected product to: Smith+Nephew | Attn: Quality Hold and Field Action Returns Department | 76 South Meridian Avenue | Oklahoma City, OK 73107 If you have any questions or concerns regarding this recall please contact [email protected]

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates/Dubai (UAE).

Quantity

US: 6305 units; OUS : 160 units