Smith & Nephew recalls Diamond Point K-Wire fasteners due to packaging error causing wrong size wires to be shipped. Affected units may cause improper bone fixation if used.
Smith & Nephew, Inc., has initiated a field action to voluntarily remove two batches of K-Wires due to a packaging error. A complaint was received indicating that a package contained K-WIRE .062X9 2PT DM wires instead of K-WIRE .045X9 2PT DM as described on the product label.
Smith & Nephew is recalling Diamond Point K-Wire bone fixation fasteners because some packages were shipped with the wrong size (0.062x9 instead of 0.045x9). Using the incorrect size could lead to improper bone fixation during surgery.
The packaging error caused shipments of K-Wire .062X9 2PT DM instead of the labeled K-Wire .045X9 2PT DM. Using the wrong size could lead to improper bone fixation during surgery, potentially causing complications.
Surgical professionals and patients who received the recalled Diamond Point K-Wire fasteners with the wrong size (0.062x9 instead of 0.045x9) are affected. Surgeons using the product for bone fixation procedures are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'DIAMOND POINT, BOTH ENDS K-WIRE, REF 128042' and batch number '23GNX0077' on the packaging. The affected units were shipped with the wrong size (0.062x9 instead of 0.045x9) as described in the recall.
Verify the batch number on the packaging; affected units have batch 23GNX0077.
Smith & Nephew received a complaint that some packages contained K-Wire .062X9 2PT DM instead of the labeled K-Wire .045X9 2PT DM.
The recalled units were shipped with K-Wire .062X9 2PT DM instead of the labeled K-Wire .045X9 2PT DM.
Check for the product name 'DIAMOND POINT, BOTH ENDS K-WIRE, REF 128042' and batch number '23GNX0077' on the packaging.
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Subject: Recall Z-3171-2024 — Smith & Nephew Smith & Nephew Hello, I own a Smith & Nephew that is covered by recall Z-3171-2024 from Smith & Nephew. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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