Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2019-12-30
Date Terminated2021-05-11
Product Quantity82 distributed throughout US:AZ, ID, MO, NC, ND, NE, OK, SC, TN. 243 distributed OUS: AE, AU, CA, CH, ES, FI, JP, PR, SG. Total: 325 units
Reason for Recall
Due to a potential for sterile barrier breach. A complaint was received that indicated the protective tube of the device came off inside the pouch enabling the pointed end of the device to puncture the package causing a breach of the sterile barrier, which could affect the sterility of the device.
Firm Action
Smith Nephew "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice R-2019-22" letter dated December 30, 2019. Customers were advised to: 1.Please inspect your inventory and locate any devices from the listed product and batch numbers on the first page of this Field Action Notification, and quarantine them immediately.
a. If you are a distributor, you must notify your customers of the field action and ensure that these actions are carried out.
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] or fax to 901-566-7975.
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
Package design/selection
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, ID, MO, NC, ND, NE, OK, SC, TN, and countries of AE, AU, CA, CH, ES, FI, JP, PR, SG.
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.