# FDA recall Z-3172-2024

> **Smith & Nephew, Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2024-07-09.

## Product

DIAMOND POINT, BOTH ENDS K-WIRE, REF 128062, metallic bone fixation fastener

## Reason for recall

Smith & Nephew, Inc., has initiated a field action to voluntarily remove two batches of K-Wires due to a packaging error. A complaint was received indicating that a package contained K-WIRE .062X9 2PT DM wires instead of K-WIRE .045X9 2PT DM as described on the product label.

## Distribution

US, Canada, Norway

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-3172-2024
- **Recalling firm:** Smith & Nephew, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2024-07-09
- **Report date:** 2024-09-25

- **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-3172-2024

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-3172-2024. Retrieved 2026-06-26 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-3172-2024. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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