5 — Class II medical device recall Z-0301-2021
Terminated recall by Smith & Nephew, Inc., reported 2020-11-04, distributed in CA, CO, CT, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN…. The J Lock feature on the cannula body was manufactured incorrectly, preventing the cannula from locking into
| Recall number | Z-0301-2021 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Smith & Nephew, Inc., Andover, MA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2020-09-21 |
| Classified | 2020-10-27 |
| Reported by FDA | 2020-11-04 |
| Terminated | 2024-03-22 |
| Distributed | CA, CO, CT, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, MD, MO, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA, WI, WV |
| Quantity | 143 units |
| Lot numbers | 50822169, 50834909, 50838788, 50842905, 50846565 |
| Model numbers | 72201743 |
Product
5.5MM Arthrogarde Hip Access Cannula
Reason for recall
The J Lock feature on the cannula body was manufactured incorrectly, preventing the cannula from locking into an irrigation extender or arthroscope in the correct orientation.
Machine access
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