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Class II Recall

ROTATION MEDICAL TENDON STAPLES (8) (narrow indication)-Intended for fixation of prosthetic material to soft tissues.

Smith & Nephew Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for ROTATION MEDICAL TENDON STAPLES (8) (narrow indication)-Intended for fixation o by Smith & Nephew Inc.. Reason: Product packaging process may result in an improper or incomplete seal of the outer foil pouch surrounding the inner Tyvek pouch, compromising product.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-3097-2024

Action Date

2024-09-18

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

ROTATION MEDICAL TENDON STAPLES (8) (narrow indication)-Intended for fixation of prosthetic material to soft tissues. Product Number: 72205201

Lot/Code Info: UDI-DI: 00885556733486 Batch Numbers: 51192136 51192143 51192144 51192145 51192146 51192148 51192150 51192151 51192152 51192153 51192154 51204480 51204481 51204484 51204485 51204486 51204487 51204488 51204489 51204491 51223193 51223241 51223242 51223243 51223249 51224282

Quantity Affected: 2961 units (OUS)

Reason for Recall

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

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).

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2024-08-12

Company

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 257 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Smith & Nephew Inc. has 78 FDA actions in our database, including 34 recalls and 44 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Smith & Nephew Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Smith & Nephew Inc. have FDA actions?

Smith & Nephew Inc. has 78 FDA actions in our database, including 34 recalls and 44 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-3097-2024" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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