# FDA recall Z-0265-2022

> **Smith & Nephew, Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2021-10-25.

## 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

- **Recall number:** Z-0265-2022
- **Recalling firm:** Smith & Nephew, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2021-10-25
- **Report date:** 2021-11-24

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Memphis, TN, United States

## Primary source

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

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0265-2022. Retrieved 2026-06-03 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0265-2022. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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