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Terminated

PROMOS Inclination set, SIZE 22mm, REF 42 182, S&N 75006723, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG, CH-Rotkreuz-Switzerland. The device is used as a semi-constrained, metal/polymer cemented shoulder prosthesis.

FDA Recall Z-1240-2010 · Posted 2010-04-07

Recalling FirmSmith & Nephew Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeKWS
Date Initiated2010-01-14
Date Terminated2012-04-10
Product Quantity700 units

Reason for Recall

Firm received complaints of Inclination Set Screws fracturing.

Firm Action

All affected Smith & Nephew Sales Representatives were notified of problem and the recall overnight mail on January 23, 2009. All affected Smith & Nephew International Distributors were notified via email and telephone on January 23, 2009. They were instructed to immediately quarantine the product for return to Stericycle, Inc., 2670 Executive Dr. Suite A Indianapolis, IN 46241. Direct questions to Smith & Nephew, Inc. by calling 1-901-399-6153.

Root Cause

Device Design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution: United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Great Britain, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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

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