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Open, Classified

Single RIKKI Retractor, Catalog #71934609 - Product Usage: is used during surgery to hold soft tissue away from the surgical site.

FDA Recall Z-2818-2020 · Posted None

Recalling FirmSmith & Nephew, Inc.
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeGAD
Date Initiated2020-08-03
Product Quantity111 units

Reason for Recall

The products were improperly heat treated.

Firm Action

Smith and Nephew issued an Urgent Medical device recall notice. It states the following: 1. Please inspect your inventory and locate any devices from the listed product and batch numbers in this Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice, and quarantine them immediately. a. If you are a sales rep or distributor, you must notify your customers of the field action and ensure that the required actions are complete. b. Include the customers account number and name in the table below. 2. If you have no product to return, please put an X in the appropriate location. 3. If you have product to return, please list the item, batches and quantities that you are returning in the appropriate boxes. 4. Complete the remainder of the form, sign and send to [email protected]. 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

Process control

Distribution Pattern

US states: CA CO CT GA HI IL IN KY MA MD NC NY OK PA SD TN WA WI OUS countries: AE CO JP KR PL ZA

Official Source

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

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