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Terminated

12/14 TAPER HIGH OFFSET NECK USE WITH SMITH & NEPHEW STEMS AND 12/14 FEMORAL COMPONENTS ONLY CO-CR, REF 71352112, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA. USE WITH SMITH & NEPHEW STEMS AND 12/14 FEMORAL COMPONENTS.

FDA Recall Z-2427-2012 · Posted 2012-09-20

Recalling FirmSmith & Nephew Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeMEH
Date Initiated2012-08-22
Date Terminated2013-02-27
Product Quantity70 units

Reason for Recall

Modular necks were manufactured out of specification by a vendor; the taper provide is undersized.

Firm Action

Smith & Nephew sent an "URGENT:CLASS II RECALL-HIGH OFFSET MODULAR NECK R1213 letter dated August 22, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. Customers were instructed to cease use and distribution of the product and quarantine for return. An Inventory Return Certification Form was included for customers to complete and return via fax to 901-566-7975.

Root Cause

Employee error

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, and WA, and the country of Canada.

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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