Smith & Nephew recalls certain Journey II XR Tibial Posterior Keel Punches due to higher than expected bone fracture risk during use. Affected units include specific batch numbers.
Higher than anticipated occurrence of bone fracture during the use of the XR Tibia Posterior Punch
Smith & Nephew is recalling certain Journey II XR Tibial Posterior Keel Punches because they may cause higher than anticipated bone fractures during use. This is a serious risk for patients undergoing orthopedic surgery.
The JOURNEY II XR Tibial Posterior Keel Punch may cause bone fractures during surgery when used to prepare the tibia for a tibial baseplate. This happens more frequently than expected, increasing the risk of complications.
Orthopedic surgeons and patients who have undergone knee surgery using the recalled punch model are most at risk. The recall affects specific batch numbers of the surgical instrument.
Check the batch number on the punch, which is listed as 17JGA0020 through 17JGA0042R. The product is a reusable surgical instrument used in knee replacement procedures.
Look for batch numbers 17JGA0020 through 17JGA0042R on the punch.
Smith & Nephew recalls certain Journey II XR Tibial Posterior Keel Punches due to higher than anticipated bone fracture risk during use.
Affected batch numbers are 17JGA0020, 17JGA0020A, 17JGA0020B, 17JGA0026, 17JGA0026A, 17JGA0026B, 17JGA0032A, 17JGA0032B, 17JGA0042, and 17JGA0042R.
The recall does not require immediate discontinuation; however, affected units should be checked for the specific batch numbers listed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smith & Nephew to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1042-2019 — Smith & Nephew Smith & Nephew Hello, I own a Smith & Nephew that is covered by recall Z-1042-2019 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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