FDA recall Z-0265-2022

Product

Smith and Nephew EVOS Self-Tapping Locking Screw SST: (1)REF 72413575, 3.5MM x 75MM, and (2) REF 72413570, 3.5MM X 70MM. Sterile.

Reason for recall

The labels on the packages of screws were switched.

Distribution

Distribution was made to AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, and WA. There was no direct government distribution. There was no military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Australia, Canada, China, Dubai/MENA, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Singapore, and Thailand.

Key facts

Status

Ongoing

Initiation date

2021-10-25

Report date

2021-11-24

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Memphis, TN, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0265-2022