Recall Z-1917-2017 ยท KDG Chisel (Osteotome)
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
RENOVATION, THIN OSTEOTOME BLADE, 8 MM X 5 INCH, REF 71369408, STERILE R, QTY: (1)
| Date | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The stability data does not support the product labeled with a 10-year shelf life. |
| Root cause | Error in labeling |
| Action | The firm initiated their recall by email and letter on 03/30/2017. Consignees were asked to inspect inventory to locate and quarantine affected product. All consignees are asked to complete a Response Form provided with the Field Safety Notice, regardless whether they have affected product. Affected inventory is then to be returned back to Smith & Nephew. |
| Quantity | 3748 units |
| Distribution | Nationwide and Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Great Britain, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Puerto Rico, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, United A |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.