Smith & Neph: Recall of 6mm x 30mm interference screws due to mislabeled box containing 6mm x 20mm screws. Affected users should check product details.
Mislabeled box contained a 6mm x 20mm screw instead of 6mm x 30mm screw
Smith & Nephew is recalling CANNU-Flex SILK Interference Screws that were mislabeled in the box. This could lead to using the wrong size screw, which might cause improper fixation during surgery.
The box contained a 6mm x 20mm screw instead of the required 6mm x 30mm screw. Using the wrong size could lead to improper fixation of bone-tendon-bone structures during surgery.
Orthopedic surgeons and medical professionals who used these screws for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. The risk is low as the issue is a labeling error, not a safety hazard.
Check the box for a part number of 014208 and lot number 50906647. The screws are used for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction procedures.
Look for part number 014208 and lot number 50906647 on the box.
The box contained a 6mm x 20mm screw instead of the required 6mm x 30mm screw.
Check the box for part number 014208 and lot number 50906647. If you have the correct size, no action is needed.
The risk is low as this is a labeling error, not a safety hazard.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smith & Nephew to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1510-2021 — Smith & Nephew Smith & Nephew Hello, I own a Smith & Nephew that is covered by recall Z-1510-2021 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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