Medical Device
Manufacturing
THE TRADE PAPER OF THE FACTORY FLOOR
Z-2198-2010

CERCLAGE WIRE, 0.8 MM DIA. X 200 MM LENGTH, SST, REF 71163008, QTY: (6), STERILE R, CE 008, 2020/07, Smith &...

Smith & Nephew, Inc. / initiated 2010-06-28 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Smith & Nephew Inc began a recall of CERCLAGE WIRE, 0.8 MM DIA. X 200 MM LENGTH, SST, REF 71163008, QTY: (6), STERILE R, CE 008, 2020/07, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116, EC REP: Smith &... on . The reason FDA records is "Plastic trays which encase these products have burrs on the hinged packaging which can puncture the single barrier sterile pouch, compromising sterility". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2198-2010
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Product
CERCLAGE WIRE, 0.8 MM DIA. X 200 MM LENGTH, SST, REF 71163008, QTY: (6), STERILE R, CE 008, 2020/07, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116, EC REP: Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics GmbH, Tuttlingen, Germany Usage: Bone fracture fixation
Product code
JDQ Cerclage, Fixation
Reason for recall
Plastic trays which encase these products have burrs on the hinged packaging which can puncture the single barrier sterile pouch, compromising sterility.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process control
Action
All affected Smith & Nephew Sales Representatives were notified of problem and the recall was sent via overnight mail on 01/23/2009. All affected Smith & Nephew International Distributors were notified via email and telephone on 01/23/2009. They were instructed to immediately quarantine the product for return.
Quantity in commerce
34 units
Distribution
KY, TX, DC, NC, CA, AZ, GA and OH; 3 International: Australia, Malaysia, and Switzerland
Product codes and lots
Lot Number: 10DM08157