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Smith & Nephew Hip Arthroscopy Repair Instrument Tray Part Number: 72202732 Device Description-The Smith & Nephew Hip Ar

FDA device recall Z-2646-2011 · posted 2011-06-24 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
Reason for recall
Hip Arthroscopy Repair Instrument Tray shipped with an incorrect Instructions For Use (IFU)
Action taken
Smith & Nephew sent an "URGENT FIELD CORRECTION NOTIFICATION" letter dated May 19, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. Customers were instructed to confirm receipt of the corrected IFU document (10600729 rev B.) and communicate to appropriate facility individuals. Once appropriate individuals are informed, customers were instructed to complete and return information requested at the bottom of the letter. The completed information should be returned to Smith& Nephew via fax at 978-749-1654 or by mail at Smith & Nephew Endoscopy, 150 Minuteman Road, Andover, MA 01810. Questions may be answered by contacting the Manager, QA and Compliance at 978-749-1397.
Root cause
Labeling mix-ups
Status
Terminated
Product code
KCT
Quantity affected
11 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution--No USA Distribution; countries of Italy, Portugal, United Kingdom, and Venezuela.
Date initiated
2011-05-19
Date posted
2011-06-24
Date terminated
2012-05-09
Location
Andover, MA

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RecordFirmDate
SMITH & NEPHEW HIP ARTHROSCOPY REPAIR INSTRUMENT TRAY (K102544)Smith & Nephew Inc., Endoscopy Div.2011-01-05