Smith & Nephew Recalls Femur Nail Due to Wrong Length
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.
Lower-risk recall
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.
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What happened, in plain English
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. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/57616-smith-nephew-recalls-femur-nail-due-to-wrong-length.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/57616-smith-nephew-recalls-femur-nail-due-to-wrong-length · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2443-2023
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“Smith & Nephew Recalls Femur Nail Due to Wrong Length.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/57616-smith-nephew-recalls-femur-nail-due-to-wrong-length. Based on FDA recall #Z-2443-2023 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2443-2023%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
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.
Who’s affected
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.
How to tell if you have this one
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.
- Brand
Smith & Nephew- Category
Medical device
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Ongoing- Distribution
US, AE, CA, DE, ES, GB, MX, PA, PL
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-2443-2023 | TRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL LIME 11.5MM X 36CM 130 DEGREE LEFT, REF 71647336, Femur nail; UDI/DI 03596010500922, Batch Number 21KSM0598 | 30 units |
| Z-2444-2023 | TRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL LIME 11.5MM X 40CM 130 DEGREE LEFT, REF 71647340, Femur nail; UDI/DI 03596010500922, Batch Number 21KSM0606 | 32 units |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the model number 71647336 and the length (36cm) on the product label.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 37 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is this a safety hazard?
This is a labeling error, not a safety hazard. The nail is safe to use if the correct length is used.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2443-2023 (July 24, 2023) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2443-2023 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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