—#194733

Product

(1) Genesis II Non-Porous Tibial Baseplate Size 5 Right, Product #71420186. (2) Genesis II Non-Porous Tibial Baseplate Size 4 Left, Product #71420166.

FDA product code: JWH — Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
510(k) numbers: K951987
Affected lot / code info: Product #71420186 - Lot #21DM14954S, exp. October 2030, UDI #03596010206350. Product #71420166 - Lot #21FM13870A, exp. October 2030, UDI #03596010206268.

Why it was recalled

The product was mispackaged (swapped). The devices within the inner tray matches the inner tray but does not match the outer box label and the chart sticks.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

The recalling firm issued letters dated 6/27/2022 via email and overnight mail on 6/27/2022. The letter described the issue, product details, shipment dates, potential risk of use of the product, and said that the required actions could be found on the attached response form. The response form was flagged that all items are to be completed and the form is to be returned within 5 days of receipt. The required actions instructed the consignee to inspect their inventory and quarantine the affected product. If the consignee is a sales rep, district office, or a distributor, they must notify their customers of the field action and ensure the required actions are complete. If there is no product to return, they are to check the appropriate box to indicate no product is being returned. If there is product to return, they are to complete the form and list the product part number, batches, and quantities they are returning. By signing the form, they are confirming their organization is aware of the field action and it has been communicated throughout the organization.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, GA, KS, LA, MN, MI, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OR, SC, TN, VA, WA, and WI.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2022-06-27
Terminated: 2026-03-25
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #194733. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.