Lower riskMedical device recall · FDA · Published August 24, 2020
Smith & Nephew EVOS Screws Recall: Incorrect Expiration Dates on Labels
Smith & Nephew recalls EVOS Screws with incorrect expiration dates on labels. These screws are used in bone repair procedures. Affected parts include specific model numbers and batch lots.
“Smith & Nephew EVOS Screws Recall: Incorrect Expiration Dates on Labels.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/64439-smith-nephew-evos-screws-recall-incorrect-expiration-dates-on-labels. Based on FDA recall #Z-2945-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2945-2020%22&limit=1).
Smith & Nephew, Inc. recalled EVOS Screws due to multiple or incorrect expiration dates on designation labels, according to the FDA. The Food and Drug Administration announced the recall on August 24, 2020.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Smith & Nephew
Product: EVOS Screws (part of the EVOS MINI plating system)
Multiple or incorrect expiration dates were provided on the affected designation labels.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Smith & Nephew, Inc. has 66 other recalls on record since 2017-07-24. Other recent recalls of similar products include Smith & Nephew TRIGEN Humeral Nail Recall (2026-03-16), Smith & Nephew BIOSURE HA Screw Recall (2025-11-24) and Smith & Nephew META-TAN Screw Kit Recall (2025-03-18). Other recent recalls of similar products include Cerapedics PearMatrix P-15 Bone Graft Recall (2025-12-29), Inspire Stimulation Lead Recall (2026-05-11) and B Braun Discofix Four Way Stopcock Recall (2026-08-04).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your screws have part numbers like 72424030 or batch lots such as 14FM17199R. These screws are used in bone repair procedures and sold through medical suppliers.
Brand
Smith & Nephew
Category
Medical device
Based on the official FDA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Expiration Dates
Look for incorrect expiration dates on the screw labels to confirm if they are affected.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 23 months after the firm started it.
1Firm started the recall
2FDA classified it Class II
3Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
4FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2945-2020 (August 24, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2945-2020 to see it in context.
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