Smith & Nephew recalls JOURNEY II Tibia Insert Medial Size 7-8 8MM due to mispackaging. The box contains the wrong size (1-2 12MM) instead of the correct size. Consumers should check product details to determine if affected.
A mispack occurred during the manufacturing process, resulting in the box incorrectly containing JOURNEY II UNI Tibia Insert Medical Size 1-2 12MM instead of the JOURNEY II UNI Tibia Insert Medial Size 7-8 8MM.
Smith & Nephew is recalling a specific size of Tibia Insert due to a manufacturing error that caused the wrong size to be shipped. This could lead to improper use if the incorrect size is installed.
The recall is due to a mispackaging error where the box contains the wrong size (1-2 12MM) instead of the correct size (7-8 8MM). This could cause improper fit if the incorrect size is used in surgery.
People who purchased the JOURNEY II Tibia Insert Medial Size 7-8 8MM (Catalog Number 740: 74026178) are likely affected. Orthopedic surgeons and patients using this implant are at risk of improper fit.
Check the product label for the correct size: Medial Size 7-8 8MM. Look for Catalog Number 74026178 and Batch Number 22CAP0038R on the box.
Verify the product label, catalog number, and batch number to confirm if the item is affected.
The recall is due to a manufacturing error where the box incorrectly contains the wrong size (1-2 12MM) instead of the correct size (7-8 8MM).
Check the product label for the correct size and catalog number to determine if it's affected. No action is required if it's the correct size.
The official recall notice does not mention a fix or remedy for this issue.
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