—#112521

Product

12/14 TAPER HIGH OFFSET NECK USE WITH SMITH & NEPHEW STEMS AND 12/14 FEMORAL COMPONENTS ONLY CO-CR, REF 71352112, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA. USE WITH SMITH & NEPHEW STEMS AND 12/14 FEMORAL COMPONENTS.

FDA product code: MEH — Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Metal / Polymer, Non-Porous, Calcium Phosphate
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
510(k) numbers: K081124
Affected lot / code info: Lot Numbers: 12FTM0017A, 12FTM0017B, 12FTM0017C, 12FTM0019A. 12FTM0019B, 12FTM0019C, 12FTM0019D, 12FTM0020A, 12FTM0020B, 12FTM0020C, 12FTM0021A, 12FTM0021B, and 12FTM0021C

Why it was recalled

Modular necks were manufactured out of specification by a vendor; the taper provide is undersized.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Employee error

Action the firm took

Smith & Nephew sent an "URGENT:CLASS II RECALL-HIGH OFFSET MODULAR NECK R1213 letter dated August 22, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. Customers were instructed to cease use and distribution of the product and quarantine for return. An Inventory Return Certification Form was included for customers to complete and return via fax to 901-566-7975.

Recalling firm

Firm: Smith & Nephew Inc
Address: 1450 E. Brooks Rd, Memphis, Tennessee 38116

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, and WA, and the country of Canada.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2012-08-22
Posted by FDA: 2012-09-20
Terminated: 2013-02-27
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #112521. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.