PROMOS Inclination set, SIZE 26mm, REF 42 186, S&N 75006725, 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-1242-2010 · Posted 2010-04-07
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Recalling FirmSmith & Nephew Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeKWS
Date Initiated2010-01-14
Date Terminated2012-04-10
Product Quantity362 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
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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