Reported Sep 25, 2024 · Ongoing
DIAMOND POINT, BOTH ENDS K-WIRE, REF 128062, metallic bone fixation fastener
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 1450 E Brooks Rd · Memphis, TN · 38116-1804
Is this the product you have?
- DIAMOND POINT, BOTH ENDS K-WIRE, REF 128062, metallic bone fixation fastener
- Lot codes and dates
- Batch 21KNX0074
- Amount recalled
- 73 units
This recall covers 2 products
The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other one is below.
Why it was recalled
Smith & Nephew, Inc., has initiated a field action to voluntarily remove two batches of K-Wires due to a packaging error. A complaint was received indicating that a package contained K-WIRE .062X9 2PT DM wires instead of K-WIRE .045X9 2PT DM as described on the product label.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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