smith&nephew Mini-Fragment Plating System, VLP(R) Mini-Mod Small Bone Plating System, EVOS(R) Mini Plating system, 2.0MM STRAIGHT PLATE, 8 HOLE VLP(R) MIN-MOD, REF 74442024, QTY: (1), STERILE R Bone plates and bone screws from the Smith & Nephew Variable-Angle Locking Mini-Fragment Plating System (VLP MINI-MOD) are intended for use in internal fixation of small bones and small bone fragments and non-load bearing stabilization and reduction of bone fragments in long bones.

Devices, incorrectly labeled as a VLP MINI-MOD 2.0MM STRAIGHT PLATE 8 HOLE, contained a VLP MINI-MOD 2.0MM STOUT PLATE 8 HOLE and vice versa

The firm, Smith & Nephew, Inc., sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice" letter dated December 11, 2017 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to inspect your inventory, locate unused devices and quarantine immediately; if you are a distributor, you must notify your customers of the field action and ensure that these actions are carried out; return product, and complete and return the response form by email to [email protected] or fax to 901-566-7975 even if you have not product to return. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this recall please contact [email protected] or call 901-566-7084.