# FDA recall Z-2242-2021

> **Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Ltd. (Aurora)** · Class II · device recall initiated 2021-07-14.

## Product

smith&nephew BHR SQUARE HEADED NAIL, REF CATALOG NUMBER 999908.  For use during orthopedic surgery.

## Reason for recall

The nail head may become detached during surgery.

## Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries GB, NO, CA, AU & NZ.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-2242-2021
- **Recalling firm:** Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Ltd. (Aurora)
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2021-07-14
- **Report date:** 2021-08-18
- **Termination date:** 2024-05-13

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Leamington Spa, N/A, United Kingdom

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2242-2021

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-2242-2021. Retrieved 2026-06-09 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-2242-2021. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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