Smith & Nephew, Inc. recalls Smith & Nephew BEAVER Blade 4.0mm Part Number: 72203307 Orthopedic surgical instrument used in hip arthroscopy.
- Recall date
- January 11, 2016
- Source
- U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report
- Recall number
- Z-0793-2016
- FDA classification
- Class II
- Brand / firm
- Smith & Nephew, Inc.
- Sold / distributed
- Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide and countries of AT, AU, BE, CA, CH, CL, CN, CZ, DB, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, HK, IE, IL, IN, IT, JP, LT, LV, NL, NO, PL, PR, PT, RO, SE, SG, SI, TH, TR, and ZA.
Why it was recalled
Blade exhibiting fracture during hip arthroscopy procedures
Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.
What was recalled
Smith & Nephew BEAVER Blade 4.0mm Part Number: 72203307 Orthopedic surgical instrument used in hip arthroscopy.
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