Class 2 Device Recall Tandem Intl

• Date Initiated by Firm: October 15, 2024
• Date Posted: November 07, 2024
• Recall Status: Open, Classified
• Recall Number: Z-0326-2025
• Recall Event ID: 95568
• 510(K)Number: K023743 K211176 K231448
• Product Classification: Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented - Product Code KWY
• Product: Tandem Intl Bipolar Cocr Shell/UHMWPE Liner, TI-6AL-4V Retaining Ring, 28MM I.D. 46 MM O.D., REF 71324046, sterile, femoral head bipolar component of the Tandem Bipolar Hip System.
• Code Information: Batch W2401399, UDI-DI 03596010494375.
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Smith & Nephew, Inc.; 1450 E Brooks Rd; Memphis TN 38116-1804
• For Additional Information Contact: David Snyder; 978-749-1440
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: The Bipolar assembly contains an oversized Retainer Ring.
• FDA Determined Cause: Under Investigation by firm
• Action: The recalling firm issued letters on and dated 15-Oct-2024 via email informing the consignee of the issue, patient impact, risks to health, and actions to be taken by the user. The actions include: 1. Ensure that the contents of this Field Safety Notice are read and understood by those within your organization who may use the Tandem Bipolar 46OD 28ID. 2. Locate and quarantine affected devices immediately. If you have further distributed the product to other organizations, please inform them at once of this Field Action and provide them with a copy of this letter. 3. Please complete the Customer Response form and email or fax it to your national Smith+Nephew agency/distributor. 4. Return quarantined product to your national Smith+Nephew agency/distributor. 5. Please maintain awareness of this notice and resulting action for an appropriate period to ensure the effectiveness of the corrective action. A Customer Response Form was enclosed for completion and return and a Physician Communication was enclosed to inform physicians of much of the same information as was contained in the Field Safety Notice regarding the issue and risks to health.
• Quantity in Commerce: 21 devices
• Distribution: International distribution to the countries of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Italy, Panama, Poland, Spain, and Turkey.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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² Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = KWY