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Class 2 Device Recall Smith& Nephew 5.5mm DYONICS BONECUTTER ELECTROBLADE Resector |
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Date Initiated by Firm |
November 07, 2011 |
Date Posted |
January 11, 2012 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on February 22, 2016 |
Recall Number |
Z-0463-2012 |
Recall Event ID |
60375 |
510(K)Number |
K012314
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Product Classification |
Electrosurgical, cutting, & coagulation, accessories - Product Code GEI
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Product |
Smith & Nephew 5.5mm DYONICS BONECUTTER ELECTROBLADE Resector Catalog Number: 7205962. |
Code Information |
Lot Numbers: 830567, 830568, 830569, 863004, 868509, 868519, 875226, 875227, and 897191. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division 150 Minuteman Drive Andover MA 01810-1031
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For Additional Information Contact |
Catherine Chen 978-749-1341
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Manufacturing issue: The distal tip of the outer sheath (return electrode) may detach and become loose in the joint during use.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Process control |
Action |
Smith & Nephew Inc. Endoscopy Division notified facilities on 11/7/11 via an "Urgent - Product Recall 1st Notification - Urgent" letter and/or phone. The letter identified the affected product and the reason for the recall. It also discussed the potential risks, customer actions, and instructions for the return of the product. Customers were to check their inventory and locate any of the affected product. They were to also complete the requested contact information and return the notification letter. In addition, customers were to contact Smith & Nephew Endoscopy Division Returns Group at endo.andreturns@smith-nephew.com for information on how to return the affected product and receive replacement product. Questions, contact Hoangthi Le directly by phone at 508-337-3731. |
Quantity in Commerce |
1743 units |
Distribution |
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Dubai, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, South Africa, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and Venezuela. |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = GEI and Original Applicant = SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
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