Smith & Nephew BEAVER Blade 4 — Class II medical device recall Z-0793-2016
Terminated recall by Smith & Nephew, Inc., reported 2016-02-17, distributed nationwide. Blade exhibiting fracture during hip arthroscopy procedures
| Recall number | Z-0793-2016 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Smith & Nephew, Inc., Andover, MA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2016-01-11 |
| Classified | 2016-02-10 |
| Reported by FDA | 2016-02-17 |
| Terminated | 2017-09-18 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 69,043 units |
| Reason classes | device malfunction |
| Model numbers | 72203307 |
Product
Smith & Nephew BEAVER Blade 4.0mm Part Number: 72203307 Orthopedic surgical instrument used in hip arthroscopy.
Reason for recall
Blade exhibiting fracture during hip arthroscopy procedures
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