smith&nephew BHR SQUARE HEADED NAIL — Class II medical device recall Z-2242-2021
Terminated recall by Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Ltd. (Aurora), reported 2021-08-18, distributed nationwide. The nail head may become detached during surgery.
| Recall number | Z-2242-2021 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Ltd. (Aurora), Leamington Spa, N/A, United Kingdom |
| Recall initiated | 2021-07-14 |
| Classified | 2021-08-11 |
| Reported by FDA | 2021-08-18 |
| Terminated | 2024-05-13 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 47 units |
| Reason classes | device malfunction |
| Lot numbers | 20LW15962, 20LW15963 |
| Model numbers | 999908 |
Product
smith&nephew BHR SQUARE HEADED NAIL, REF CATALOG NUMBER 999908. For use during orthopedic surgery.
Reason for recall
The nail head may become detached during surgery.
Machine access
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