Smith & Nephew 5.5 mm Dyonics Bonecutter ,Electroblade Full Radius Part Number: 7205962 Product Usage: The Dyonics Electroblade Resector is indicated for use in arthroscopic surgical procedures of large and small articular cavities. The Dyonics Electroblade Resector is effective in soft and osseous tissue resection and in hemostasis of bleeding vessels. It is intended for arthroscopic procedures using saline solution, Ringers lactate or other conductive solutions as an irrigant under direct or video assisted fiberoptic visualization.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued August 3, 2012).
- Recall Initiated
- July 14, 2012
- Posted
- August 3, 2012
- Terminated
- March 22, 2021
- Recall Number
- Z-2145-2012
- Quantity
- 108 units
- Firm Location
- Andover, MA
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Device labeled with an expiry period of 48 months instead of 36 months; an additional 12 months for which product and package reliability has not been validated.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of : Australia, Canada, Korea, Turkey, UAE, and Japan.
Lot / Code Info
Lot Numbers: 655844R, 950143R, 950144R, 950145R, 950146R
Root Cause
Error in labeling
Action Taken
Smith & Nephew sent an Urgent - Product Recall 1st Notification Letter dated July 2012 via Federal Express to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, potential risk and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to examine inventory, quarantine immediately, complete the form attached indicating the lot numbers and quantities. The letter also instructed customers to contact Smith & Nephew Returns Group at 800-343-5717 (option 3) for a Return Authorization (RA) or send an email to endo.andreturns@smith-nephew.com. They will provide customers with instructions for returning affected products and receiving a credit. Each OUS affiliate shall be notified via (email or equivalent) of the recall by Smith & Nephew Inc.; the affiliate must then notify each facility affected by the recall. For question concerning this recall call 405-917-8585 or 978-749-1630.