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Smith & Nephew Taylor Spatial Frame Website software, Catalog Number 71070401. A web-based and mobile application software component of a multilateral external fixation system that is intended for fracture fixation, fixation of long bones and for joint fusions and limb lengthening or deformity corrections which involve cutting of the bone.

This recall has been terminated (originally issued January 8, 2018).

Company
Smith & Nephew Inc
Recall Initiated
December 13, 2017
Posted
January 8, 2018
Terminated
October 5, 2020
Recall Number
Z-0409-2018
Firm Location
Memphis, TN
Official Source
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Reason for Recall

In rare circumstances, when surgeons use the software to plan the strut adjustment, an inverted image of the frame is generated by the software. The frame will appear inverted in the preview images on the Strut Settings tab.

Distribution

Worldwide

Lot / Code Info

Version 5.2.5 and 5.2.6

Root Cause

Under Investigation by firm

Action Taken

The firm initiated their recall by email on 12/13/2017. Users are asked if they notice an inverted frame in the software to repeat the process for the same case and notify a Smith & Nephew representative. In addition, they are asked to double check plannings for strut adjustments and compare with the images printed as described above.

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