—#126851

Product

TRIGEN INTERTAN NAIL: (1) REF 71675201, 10 MM X 18 CM, 125 degree, (2) REF 71675202, 11.5 MM X 18 CM, 125 degree, (3) REF 71675203, 13 MM X 18 CM, 125 degree, (4) REF 71675204, 10 MM X 20 CM, 125 degree, (5) REF 71675205, 11.5 MM X 20 CM, 125 degree, (6) REF 71675207, 10 MM X 18 CM, 130 degree, (7) REF 71675208, 11.5 MM X 18 CM, 130 degree, (8) REF 71675211, 11.5 MM X 20 CM, 130 degree, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Orthopedic fixation device.

FDA product code: JDS — Nail, Fixation, Bone
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
510(k) numbers: K040212
Affected lot / code info: TRIGEN INTERTAN NAIL: (1) REF 71675201, Lot Numbers: 13LT36305, 13LT36306, 13LT36547, 13LT36548, 13LT37009, 13LT37010, 13MT37347, 13MT37665, 13MT37667, 13MT37668, 14AT38179, 14AT38180, 14AT38181, 14T38182, 14AT38183, 14AT38189, 14AT38190 (2) REF 71675202, Lot Numbers: 13LT36308, 13LT36549, 13LT37011, 13MT37348, 14AT38750 (3) REF 71675203, Lot Numbers: 13KT36106, 13LT36596, 14AT38494 (4) REF 71675204, Lot Numbers: 13LT36597, 13LT37012, 14AT38495, 14AT38660 (5) REF 71675205, Lot Number 13LT36598 (6) REF 71675207, Lot Numbers: 13LT363089, 13LT36310, 13LT36599, 13LT37058, 13LT37059, 13LT37063, 13MT37264, 13MT37265, 13MT37266, 13MT37329, 13MT37349, 13MT37350, 13MT37669, 13MT37671, 13MT37672 (7) REF 71675208, Lot Numbers: 13LT36311, 13LT36312, 13LT36600, 13LT37060, 13LT37061, 13MT37351, 13MT37666, 13MT37963 (8) REF 71675211, Lot Number 13LT36313

Why it was recalled

A manufacturing error resulted in the set screw being inserted too deep in the affected nails.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

The firm initiated the recall via an "Urgent - Product Recall 1st Notification - Urgent" letter and e-mail on 04/04/2014, identifying the product, explaining the problem, and the potential risk associated with using the product. Customers are to inspect their inventory, and locate and quarantine any affected product. Additionally, the Inventory Return Certification form should be completed and returned along with any affected product identified, once a Return Authorization number has been obtained from Smith & Nephew's Safety Affairs Department.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution -- USA, France, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, China, India, Dubai, South Africa, South Korea, Mexico, and Venezuela.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2014-04-04
Posted by FDA: 2014-05-20
Terminated: 2017-07-01
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #126851. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.