Smith & Nephew BIOSURE HA Interference Screw, 7 mm x 25 mm Catalog Number: 72201772. The BIOSURE HA Interference Screw is indicated for fixation of bone-tendon-bone or soft tissue grafts during anterior/posterior cruciate ligament (ACL/PCL) reconstruction procedures.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued March 19, 2012).
- Recall Initiated
- February 6, 2012
- Posted
- March 19, 2012
- Terminated
- February 29, 2016
- Recall Number
- Z-1225-2012
- Quantity
- 194 units
- Firm Location
- Andover, MA
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Mislabeled: The device was labeled as a standard thread screw (P/N 72201772) on pouch and box, however the device contained in the packaging is a reverse thread screw (P/N 72201773).
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the states of AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, IA , MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NE, OH, OK, PA, SC, and VA and the countries of Australia, Canada, Germany, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, and United Kingdom.
Lot / Code Info
Lot Number: 50397157
Root Cause
Packaging process control
Action Taken
Smith & Nephew Endoscopy sent an "URGENT-PRODUCT RECALL 1st NOTIFICATION" dated February 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to inspect their inventory and quarantine any affected product. For instructions on returning product, contact the Smith & Nephew Endoscopy Division Returns Group at 800-343-5717 ( 0ption 3) or email to endo.andreturns@smith-nephew.com. Additionally, customers were asked to complete the bottom portion of the letter and to fax it to 1-508-261-3620. Contact the Smith & Nephew Endoscopy Division for questions regarding this notice at 1-508-261-3731.