FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#171114

Product

smith&nephew SMF(TM) STANDARD OFFSET STIKTITE(TM) COATED STEM 12/14 TAPER -1 SIZE, STEM, REF 713552510

FDA product code
LPHProsthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Orthopedic
510(k) numbers
K103256
Affected lot / code info
Batch Numbers: 11AM15163U, 11AM15184T, 11CM01097U, 15MM06466, 16EM13018, 16EM13035 & 18CM08027

Why it was recalled

Complaints were received indicating that the outer label incorrectly identified the product as size "1" instead of "-1". The product contained within the package is size "-1"

Root cause (FDA determination)

Packaging process control

Action the firm took

The firm notified its direct accounts by email and letter on 02/18/2019. The notice requested return of the recalled products. Distributors were directed to notify their customers of the recall and ensure that the actions are carried out.

Recalling firm

Firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Address
1450 E Brooks Rd, Memphis, Tennessee 38116-1804

Distribution

Distribution pattern
US: CA, TN, NC, AR, IN, FL, MO, and, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Poland, South Korea, Spain

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-02-19
Terminated
2021-05-21
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #171114. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.