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TRIGEN(R) INTERTAN(TM) 10MM X 18 CM NAIL, 125o, REF 71675201, QTY (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Memphis, Inc., TN 3811

FDA device recall Z-2258-2014 · posted 2014-08-17 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Reason for recall
There was an error in manufacturing which resulted in the proximal lag screw hole being positioned incorrectly in several batches of TRIGEN(R); INTERTAN(TM); NAILS.
Action taken
Smith & Nephew Issued an Urgent Product Recall dated July 2, 2014 to all affected customers via E-mail and/or FedEx . The notification identified the effective product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to: Inspect inventory and locate any unused affected devices, cease distribution and use of those products, quarantine them immediately, complete the last two columns in the Inventory Return Certification Form, and return any affected product to the address provided. For questions call 901-396-2121
Root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Status
Terminated
Product code
JDS
Quantity affected
601 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of AUSTRALIA, CANADA, CHINA, INDIA, UAE, JAPAN, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA, UNITED KINGDOM. AUSTRIA, NORWAY, POLAND, PORTUGAL
Date initiated
2014-07-02
Date posted
2014-08-17
Date terminated
2019-08-20
Location
Memphis, TN

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