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Terminated

PERI-LOC TARGETER 4.5MM DISTAL FEMUR, HANDLE, LEFT, NON-STERILE - Product Usage: used for adult and pediatric patients, as well as patients with osteopenic bone. PERI-LOC plates and screws are indicated for fixation of pelvic, small and long bone fractures, including those of the tibia, fibula, femur, pelvis, acetabulum, metacarpals, metatarsals, humerus, ulna, radius, calcaneus and clavicle.

FDA Recall Z-2777-2020 · Posted None

Recalling FirmSmith & Nephew, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLXH
Date Initiated2020-06-29
Date Terminated2022-02-18
Product Quantity3 units

Reason for Recall

The 4.5MM PeriLoc Targeter right hand part was anodized green and was marked as a left-hand part.

Firm Action

The firm sent a letter to customers dated 06/29/2020 and titled "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice". The letter informs customers of a field action to voluntarily remove a single lot of PeriLoc Targeters due to a manufacturing error. Customers should inspect their inventory and locate any devices from the listed product and batch numbers enclosed with the Recall Notice, and quarantine them immediately. Sales reps or distributors, should notify customers of the field action and ensure that the required actions are complete. Customers should completed a form identifying if they have product to return or no product to return. Customers returning product should list batches and quantities that are being returned. Completed forms should be signed and send to [email protected]. The firm's contact information: [email protected]. T: + 1 901 396 2121 T: 1 800 821 5700 (USA toll free)

Root Cause

Process design

Distribution Pattern

U.S Nationwide including in the states of IN and TN.

Official Source

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

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