Smith & Nephew EVOS Flex Plate Recall: Packaging Templates Hazard

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What happened, in plain English

Smith & Nephew is recalling certain EVOS 2.4mm Flex Plates due to packaging containing templates that could be used during surgery. This poses a risk of injury to patients during surgical procedures.

Why it’s dangerous

The recall states that one lot of packaging contained templates that could be used during surgery. These templates might interfere with proper surgical technique and cause injury to patients.

Who’s affected

Patients who received the recalled EVOS 2.4mm Flex Plates from Smith & Nephew for surgical procedures are affected. Surgeons using these specific plates during operations are at highest risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the catalog number 72442360N on the packaging. The product is a non-sterile, prescription-only bone plate for surgical use.

Brand
Smith & Nephew
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Packaging
Look for the catalog number 72442360N on the packaging of the EVOS 2.4mm Flex Plate.

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Questions people ask

Why is this product being recalled?

The recall states that one lot of packaging contained templates that could be used during surgery, potentially causing injury.

How can I tell if I have the recalled product?

Check for the catalog number 72442360N on the packaging of the EVOS 2.4mm Flex Plate.

What should I do if I have the recalled product?

The official recall notice does not specify a remedy or action for affected products.

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Subject: Recall Z-0408-2018 — Smith & Nephew Smith & Nephew

Hello,

I own a Smith & Nephew that is covered by recall Z-0408-2018 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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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-0408-2018 (November 29, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0408-2018 to see it in context.
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Smith & Nephew, Inc. recalls smith&nephew, 2.4 MM, 6 HOLE, EVOS, FLEX PLATE, SST Plate, REF CATALOG NUMBER 72442360N, NON-STERILE, Rx only,

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