ROTATION MEDICAL TENDON STAPLES (8) (narrow indication)-Intended for fixation of prosthetic material to soft tissues. Pr
FDA device recall Z-3097-2024 · posted 2024-09-10 · Open, Classified
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- Smith & Nephew Inc.
- Reason for recall
- Product packaging process may result in an improper or incomplete seal of the outer foil pouch surrounding the inner Tyvek pouch, compromising product sterility
- Action taken
- Smith & Nephew issued Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice R-2024-06 on 8/12/24. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: 1. Please inspect your inventory and locate any devices from the listed product and batch numbers enclosed with this Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice, and quarantine them immediately. a. If you are a sales rep, district office, or distributor, you must notify your customers of the field action and ensure that the required actions are complete. b. Include the customer s account number and name in Section A. 2. If you have no product to return: a. Please put an X in the appropriate box below. b. Complete Section B of the form, sign and send to FieldActions@smith-nephew.com. 3. If you have product to return: a. Please complete Section A - list the product part number, batches, and quantities that you are returning. b. Complete Section B of the form, sign and send to FieldActions@smith-nephew.com. c. Once the form is received by Smith+Nephew, you will be sent a Return Authorization (RA) number. d. Return affected product to: Smith+Nephew | Attn: Quality Hold and Field Action Returns Department | 76 South Meridian Avenue | Oklahoma City, OK 73107 If you have any questions or concerns regarding this recall please contact FieldActions@smithnephew.com
- Root cause
- Packaging
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Product code
- GDW
- Quantity affected
- 2961 units (OUS)
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta
- Date initiated
- 2024-08-12
- Date posted
- 2024-09-10
- Location
- Andover, MA
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Related 510(k) clearances
| Record | Firm | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ROTATION MEDICAL SOFT TISSUE STAPLE (RMST STAPLE) (K131637) | Rotation Medical, Inc. | 2013-07-12 |