Z-1902-2018Class II

smith&nephew 5o (5 degree) GENESIS(R) II VALGUS BUSHING, REF CATALOG NUMBER 71440014 The GENESIS II Knee...

Name: Z-1902-2018 smith&nephew 5o (5 degree) GENESIS(R) II VALGUS BUSHING, REF CATALOG NUMBER 71440014 The GENESIS II Knee...
Creator: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Published: 2018-04-09
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Smith & Nephew, Inc. / initiated 2018-04-09 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

FDA source

Smith & Nephew, Inc. began a recall of smith&nephew 5o (5 degree) GENESIS(R) II VALGUS BUSHING, REF CATALOG NUMBER 71440014 The GENESIS II Knee System Components are indicated for rheumatoid... on 2018-04-09. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "A single lot of GENESIS II FEMORAL FIVE DEGREE VALGUS BUSHING due to a laser mark labeling error. The left valgus bushing was incorrectly laser marked as right and vice versa". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-1902-2018
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2018-04-09
Posted: 2018-05-21
Terminated: 2019-02-22
Recalling firm: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Product: smith&nephew 5o (5 degree) GENESIS(R) II VALGUS BUSHING, REF CATALOG NUMBER 71440014 The GENESIS II Knee System Components are indicated for rheumatoid arthritis; post-traumatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, or degenerative arthritis in older patients whose age, weight, and activity levels are compatible with an adequate long-term result; failed osteotomies, unicompartmental replacement, or total knee replacement. The constrained knee systems are designed for use in patients in primary and revision surgery, where the posterior cruciate ligament and one or both of the collateral ligaments (i.e., medial collateral and/or lateral collateral ligament) are absent or incompetent.
Product code: MBH Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Porous, Coated, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Reason for recall: A single lot of GENESIS II FEMORAL FIVE DEGREE VALGUS BUSHING due to a laser mark labeling error. The left valgus bushing was incorrectly laser marked as right and vice versa.
Root cause tag: manufacturing process
FDA root cause: Process control
Action: The firm sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice dated April 9, 2018. Required Actions: 1. Please inspect your inventory and locate any unused devices from the listed product and batch numbers on the first page of this Field Action Notification, and quarantine them immediately. a. If you are a distributor, you must notify your customers of the field action and ensure that these actions are carried out. 2. If you have no product to return, please put an X in the appropriate location below. 3. If you have product to return, please list the batch numbers and quantities of each batch that you are returning in the appropriate boxes below. 4. Complete the remainders of the form sign and send to [email protected] or fax to 901-566- 7975. Please Note even if you have no product to return, this form must be completed, signed and returned. 5. Once the form is received by Smith & Nephew, you will be sent a Return Authorization (RA) number. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this recall please contact [email protected]. For further questions, please call (978) 749-1440.
Quantity in commerce: 18 units
Distribution: US Distribution to the states of : NC, IN, CO MI, PA, NY, MA, CA, GA
Product codes and lots: Lot number 16MM00441

Enforcement reports

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FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1902-2018
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-1902-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-05-30	2018-05-21

Product code MBH

K121393Class IISmith & Nephew, Inc. Total Knee System InstrumentationSmith & Nephew, Inc. / cleared 2012-08-07

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