REFLECTION(R) DEAD BLOW MALLET, REF 71362106, QTY: (1), NON-STERILE, Smith & Nephew, Inc,. Memphis, TN 38116

The firm received complaints of cracks in the weld on the head of the mallet. In the reported cases, some of the lead beads and particles escaped from the mallet into the surgical wound.

Smith and Nephew sent an Urgent - Product Recall 1 st Notification dated November 16, 2016, to all affected customers. Actions for Hospital Representatives: 1. Please inspect your inventory and locate any unused devices from the above listed product and batch numbers, and quarantine them immediately. 2. Complete the last two columns in the Inventory Return Certification Form on the following page, indicating the quantities that need to be returned. If you do not have product to return, please place an x in the column No Product to Return. Include your contact information in the spaces provided at the bottom of the form. 3. Please contact Smith & Nephews Field Actions Department via email at [email protected] or fax +1- 901-566-7975 to return the completed Inventory Return Certification Form and obtain a return authorization (RA) number if you have product to return. 4. Return any affected product to the address listed on the Inventory Return Certification Form. Please indicate the RA number on your return shipment. Actions for Smith & Nephew Affiliates/Distributors 1.Send this letter to your customers and ask them to return the recalled product. 2. Please inspect your inventory and locate any unused devices from the above listed product and batch numbers, cease distribution and use of those products, and quarantine them immediately. 3. Complete the last two columns in the Inventory Return Certification Form above, indicating the quantities that need to be returned. If you do not have product to return, please place an x in the column No Product to Return. Include your contact information in the spaces provided at the bottom of the form. 4. Please contact Smith & Nephews Field Actions Department via email at [email protected] or fax +1- 901-566-7975 to return the completed Inventory Return Certification Form and obtain a return authorization (RA) number if you have product to return. 5. Return any affected product