Smith & Nephew recalls a specific femur nail model that was shipped with the wrong length. This could lead to improper surgical fixation. Affected customers should 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 that was shipped with the wrong length (40cm instead of 36cm). This could cause improper surgical fixation and potentially lead to complications during surgery.
The recalled nail is 40cm long instead of the 36cm length specified on the label. This difference in length could lead to improper surgical fixation, potentially causing complications during or after surgery.
Orthopedic surgeons and medical professionals who used this specific nail model during surgery. Patients who had surgery using this nail are at risk of improper fixation.
Check for the product name 'TRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL LIME 11.5MM X 40CM 130 DEGREE LEFT' with reference number 71647340. The batch number is 21KSM0606.
Reach out to Smith & Nephew directly for assistance with the recall and to determine if the specific nail model was used in your surgery.
A complaint was received indicating that a package contained a 40cm nail instead of the 36cm nail as described on the product label.
This is a manufacturing error that could lead to improper surgical fixation, but it is not an immediate safety hazard for the general public.
Check for the product name 'TRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL LIME 11.5MM X 40CM 130 DEGREE LEFT' with reference number 71647340 and batch number 21KSM0606.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smith & Nephew to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2444-2023 — Smith & Nephew Smith & Nephew Hello, I own a Smith & Nephew that is covered by recall Z-2444-2023 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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