RecallDepth

Smith & Nephew, SPIDER2 Limb Positioner, including accessories Battery, foot pedal and charger Catalog Number: 72203299. Table, Operating-room, Pneumatic.

This recall has been terminated (originally issued January 11, 2012).

Company
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
Recall Initiated
July 26, 2011
Posted
January 11, 2012
Terminated
June 10, 2016
Recall Number
Z-0519-2012
Quantity
52 units
Firm Location
Andover, MA
Official Source
View on FDA website ↗

Reason for Recall

SPIDER2 may unlock (loss of traction) resulting in potential movement of the patient when the device is within close proximity to an RF source. Loss of traction can potentially result in the unintended repositioning of the extremity and potential for tissue or cartilage damage

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada and France.

Lot / Code Info

Serial Numbers: VAL07, VAL08,VAL11,VAL15, VAL16, VAL19, VAL20, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 66, 71, 73, 76, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 88, 90, 92, 93, 94, 95, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 107, 110

Root Cause

Device Design

Action Taken

Smith & Nephew Advanced Surgical Devices Division sent an "URGENT- PRODUCT RECALL NOTIFICATION-URGENT" letter dated July 26, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter described the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. Customers were instructed to complete and return a form via fax at 405-917-8650. Contact the firm at 405-917-8556 for questions regarding this recall.

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