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Open, Classified

Acufex Access Advanced Positioning Kit - indicated for use to position and distract the extremity of patient during open and arthroscopic surgical procedures Product Number: 72205104

FDA Recall Z-0635-2022 · Posted None

Recalling FirmSmith & Nephew, Inc.
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeKQZ
Date Initiated2021-12-14
Product Quantity271 units

Reason for Recall

Products were shipped to the Global Distribution Center instead of the sterilizer and therefore product did not undergo the sterilization process

Firm Action

Smith & Nephew issued Urgent Medical Device (R-2021-11) on 12/14/21 to Hospitals via FedX, to Sales rep. and Foreign Distributor via email.. An updated letter issued 1/14/22 to correct a batch number clerical error. Letters state reason for recall, health risk and action to take: 1. Please inspect your inventory and locate any devices from the listed product and batch numbers enclosed with this Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice, and quarantine them immediately. a. If you are a sales rep or distributor, you must notify your customers of the field action and ensure that the required actions are complete. b. Include the customer s account number and name in the table below. 2. If you have no product to return, please put an X in the appropriate location below. 3. If you have product to return, please list the item, batches and quantities that you are returning in the appropriate boxes below. 4. Complete the remainder of the form, sign and send to [email protected]. Please Note even if you have no product to return, this form must be completed, signed and returned. 5. Once the form is received by Smith & Nephew, you will be sent a Return Authorization (RA) number. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this recall please contact [email protected].

Root Cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of CO, CT, FL, MA, MD, OR, PA, WI and the country of Canada.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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