Smith & Nephew recalls a specific femur nail model due to being shipped with the wrong length. This could lead to improper surgical use. Consumers should check their product labels and contact the company for details.
A complaint was received indicating that a package contained a TRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL LIME 11.5MM X 40CM 130 DEGREE LEFT implant instead of a TRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL LIME 11.5MM X 36CM 130 DEGREE LEFT as described on the product label.
Smith & Nephew is recalling a specific femur nail model because it was shipped with the wrong length (40cm instead of 36cm). This could cause improper surgical use if the nail is used in a procedure.
The nail was shipped with a 40cm length instead of the labeled 36cm. This could lead to improper surgical use if the nail is used in a procedure, potentially causing complications.
Patients who received this specific femur nail model during surgery are likely affected. Surgeons and medical staff using this product are at risk if the wrong length is used.
Check the product label for the model number 71647336 and the length (36cm). The package should also have a UDI/DI code 03596010500922 and batch number 21KSM0598.
Look for the model number 71647336 and the length (36cm) on the product label.
A complaint was received indicating that a package contained a 40cm nail instead of the labeled 36cm nail.
Check the product label for the model number 71647336 and length (36cm). Contact Smith & Nephew for further instructions.
This is a labeling error, not a safety hazard. The nail is safe to use if the correct length is used.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smith & Nephew to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2443-2023 — Smith & Nephew Smith & Nephew Hello, I own a Smith & Nephew that is covered by recall Z-2443-2023 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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