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Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Acetabular Cup with Impactor: (a) Size 56 mm, REF 74120156 (b) Size 64 mm, REF 74120164 (c) S

FDA device recall Z-2268-2018 · posted 2018-05-21 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Reason for recall
The affected devices are manufactured to the same design specification as products intended for sale and use in the US but do not contain the FDA approved labeling (i.e., IFU and Patient Information Brochure). The affected devices were distributed in the US with the IFU intended for use outside of the US
Action taken
The firm initiated the recall by email and letter on 05/11/2018. Consignees are asked to inspect inventory, locate and quarantine affected, unused devices. Affected product will be returned to Smith & Nephew.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
NXT
Quantity affected
6 units
Distribution
OH, TX, CO, TN, MI, PA, NJ
Date initiated
2018-05-11
Date posted
2018-05-21
Date terminated
2019-04-05
Location
Memphis, TN

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