Smith & Nephew recalls Diamond Point K-Wire (Ref 128062) due to packaging error causing wrong size wires to be shipped. Affected units may pose injury risk if used incorrectly.
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 (Ref 128062) because some packages were shipped with the wrong wire size (0.062x9 instead of 0.045x9). Using the incorrect size could cause improper bone fixation and potential injury.
The packaging error shipped K-Wire .062X9 2PT DM instead of the labeled K-Wire .045X9 2PT DM. Using the wrong size could lead to improper bone fixation, potentially causing injury during surgery.
Orthopedic surgeons and medical professionals who use this bone fixation device. Those using the recalled batch (21KNX0074) are most at risk.
Check for the batch number 21KNX0074 on the packaging. The product is a Diamond Point K-Wire (Ref 128062) used for bone fixation.
Verify the batch number on the packaging to see if it matches 21KNX0074.
A packaging error shipped K-Wire .062X9 2PT DM instead of K-Wire .045X9 2PT DM as labeled.
Check the batch number on the packaging. If it's 21KNX0074, contact Smith & Nephew for guidance.
Using the wrong size could lead to improper bone fixation, but the recall is for a packaging error, not a defect in the product itself.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smith & Nephew to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3172-2024 — Smith & Nephew Smith & Nephew Hello, I own a Smith & Nephew that is covered by recall Z-3172-2024 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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