Smith & Nephew SL PLUS MIA Adapter Recall: Pin Could Disassemble
Smith & Nephew recalls SL PLUS MIA DOUBLE OFFSET ADAPTER RIGHT 60/25MM (S&N 75004613) due to pin disassembly risk. Affected units have specific lot numbers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The pin that holds the spring mechanism is not properly mounted. The pin could potentially disassemble.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Smith & Nephew is recalling a specific surgical adapter because a pin might disassemble, potentially causing injury during use. Owners should check their lot numbers to see if they're affected. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/69163-smith-nephew-sl-plus-mia-adapter-recall-pin-could-disassemble.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/69163-smith-nephew-sl-plus-mia-adapter-recall-pin-could-disassemble · Updated August 20, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0730-2019
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“Smith & Nephew SL PLUS MIA Adapter Recall: Pin Could Disassemble.” GovInfoNow, updated August 20, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/69163-smith-nephew-sl-plus-mia-adapter-recall-pin-could-disassemble. Based on FDA recall #Z-0730-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0730-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The pin holding the spring mechanism isn't properly mounted. If it disassembles, it could cause injury during surgical procedures or equipment handling.
Who’s affected
Surgical professionals and medical facilities using the SL PLUS MIA DOUBLE OFFSET ADAPTER RIGHT 60/25MM. Those with lot numbers C63165, C63306, or C63495 are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the product label for the lot numbers: C63165, C63306, or C63495. The product is the SL PLUS MIA DOUBLE OFFSET ADAPTER RIGHT 60/25MM with S&N 75004613.
- Brand
Smith & Nephew- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Product Lot Number
Look for lot numbers C63165, C63306, or C63495 on the adapter's label.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in New York and Tennessee, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “NY, TN, Germany, Italy, Great Britain, Singapore” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: New York, Tennessee.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 20 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0730-2019 (January 7, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0730-2019 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 20, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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