TRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL LIME 11.5MM X 40CM 130 DEGREE LEFT, REF 71647340, Femur nail
This recall is currently active, issued August 22, 2023. It was issued by Smith & Nephew Inc.
- Company
- Smith & Nephew Inc
- Recall Initiated
- July 24, 2023
- Posted
- August 22, 2023
- Recall Number
- Z-2444-2023
- Quantity
- 32 units
- Firm Location
- Memphis, TN
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
A complaint was received indicating that a package contained a TRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL LIME 11.5MM X 40CM 130 DEGREE LEFT implant instead of a TRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL LIME 11.5MM X 36CM 130 DEGREE LEFT as described on the product label.
Distribution
US, AE, CA, DE, ES, GB, MX, PA, PL
Lot / Code Info
UDI/DI 03596010500922, Batch Number 21KSM0606
Root Cause
Process control
Action Taken
Smith & Nephew issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice on 07/24/2023. The notice explained the problem with the product, the potential risk, and requested the consignees locate and quarantine the affected product for return. Sales reps, district offices, or distributors were directed to notify their customers and ensure that the required actions were complete. The firm is seeking return of the affected product.