Smith & Nephew recalls bone fixation nails (TRIGEN INTERTAN) with model numbers 71675535 and 71675532 due to manufacturing packaging error. Affected units may have incorrect labeling.
Manufacturing packaging error.
Smith & Nephew is recalling bone fixation nails (TRIGEN INTERTAN) with specific model numbers because of a packaging error. This means the product might have incorrect labeling, which could lead to improper use.
A manufacturing packaging error means the product might have incorrect labeling. This could lead to improper use if the wrong model is used for a fracture. However, the error does not cause immediate harm in normal use.
Patients who received bone fixation nails with model numbers 71675535 or 71675532 are likely affected. Medical professionals using these specific models are at higher risk due to potential labeling errors.
Check for model numbers 71675535 or 71675532 on the packaging. The lot numbers 20CM25278 and 20DM01466 are also associated with this recall.
Look for model numbers 71675535 or 71675532 on the packaging.
Smith & Nephew is recalling these bone fixation nails due to a manufacturing packaging error that could lead to incorrect labeling.
Model numbers 71675535 and 71675532 are affected by this recall.
No, the recall does not require stopping use; it only addresses potential labeling errors.
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Subject: Recall Z-0772-2021 — Smith & Neph: Inc. Smith & Neph: Inc. Hello, I own a Smith & Neph: Inc. that is covered by recall Z-0772-2021 from Smith & Neph: Inc.. 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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