Smith & Nephew recalls Genesis (GII) surgical devices due to a design flaw in the anterior locking detail that may not meet specifications. Affected models include 71420966 with lot 18JY09702.
The anterior locking detail does not meet its design specifications.
Smith & Nephew is recalling Genesis (GII) surgical devices used in knee surgery. The recall is because the anterior locking detail may not meet design specifications, which could lead to improper function during surgery.
The anterior locking detail in the Genesis (GII) device may not meet its design specifications. This could lead to improper function during surgery, potentially affecting the stability of the surgical repair.
Patients undergoing primary or revision knee surgery where the posterior cruciate ligament or collateral ligaments are absent or incompetent. Surgeons using the Genesis (GII) device with model 71420966 and lot 18JY09702 are most at risk.
Check for the Genesis (GII) device model 71420966 with lot number 18JY09702. This device is used in patients with absent or incompetent posterior cruciate ligaments or collateral ligaments during knee surgery.
Look for the model number 71420966 and lot number 18JY09702 on the device.
The recall states the anterior locking detail may not meet design specifications, but no specific safety issue is described that would cause injury in normal use.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking if you have the affected model and lot number.
Check for the model number 71420966 and lot number 18JY09702 on the Genesis (GII) device used in knee surgery.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smith & Neph: Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0118-2021 — Smith & Neph: Inc. Smith & Neph: Inc. Hello, I own a Smith & Neph: Inc. that is covered by recall Z-0118-2021 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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