FDA recall Z-0696-2020

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · Class II · device

Product

smith&nephew PROFIX Mallet, 750 GRAMS, REF 71512452 - Product Usage: The PROFIX Mallet is a reusable surgical instrument used to tap instruments or implants during knee or hip surgery.

Reason for recall

There is a a potential failure mode associated with the use of the mallet, wherein the poly tip of the mallet may become loose and/or come off during use. If the potential failure mode occurs, particles generated in the poly thread potentially could enter the surgical field or a delay in surgery could occur if the tip disengages during the use of the mallet.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and countries of Belgium, Canada, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Poland, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela.

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2019-11-11
Report date
2019-12-25
Termination date
2021-05-07
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Memphis, TN, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0696-2020