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Terminated

DYONICS POWER Shaver Blades, 4.5mm Long Curved Full Radius Convex, package of 3. Catalog Number: 7205336 Product Usage: Smith & Nephew DYONICS Disposable Endoscopic Blades are indicated for resection of soft and osseous tissues in both large and small articular cavities.

FDA Recall Z-2731-2011 · Posted 2011-07-01

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeHAB
Date Initiated2011-05-06
Date Terminated2012-05-09
Product Quantity744 units

Reason for Recall

Product has insufficient weld between the shaft tube and tip, could result in the tip separating from the shaft tube during use.

Firm Action

Smith & Nephew notified customers by an "URGENT - PRODUCT RECALL 1st NOTIFICATION" letter dated May 6, 2011. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken. The letter asked customers to call 800-343-5717 (option 3) or send an email to [email protected] for a Return Authorization (RA) Number to return product, obtain credit or order replacement blades. Customers are to complete the form and return to the address provided being sure to reference the RA number. For any questions regarding this recall customers were instructed to call 508-337-3731.

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution -- USA (nationwide) and countries of: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Turkey, and United Kingdom.

Official Source

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

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