# FDA recall Z-1806-2025

> **Smith & Nephew, Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2025-03-18.

## Product

META-TAN LAG/COMPRESSION SCREW KIT 90MM/85MM, REF: 71642690

## Reason for recall

Integrated Lag/Compression Screw Kit has a compression screw with hexagon socket that may be undersized, which causes the screw to be non-functional, which would require replacement with another adequate size screw, and exchange may exceed 30 minutes.

## Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, NH, TX, CA, OH, NY, AL, IA, MA, NV, MO, WA, LA, TN, NC, KY, NM, NJ, AZ and the country of ZA.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1806-2025
- **Recalling firm:** Smith & Nephew, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2025-03-18
- **Report date:** 2025-05-28

- **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-1806-2025

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1806-2025. Retrieved 2026-06-26 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1806-2025. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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