FDAClass IISeptember 26, 2012

12/14 Taper High Offset Neck USE with Smith & Nephew recall

12/14 TAPER HIGH OFFSET NECK USE WITH SMITH & NEPHEW STEMS AND 12/14 FEMORAL COMPONENTS ONLY CO-CR, REF 71352112, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN…

Why was 12/14 Taper High Offset Neck USE with Smith & Nephew recalled?

Modular necks were manufactured out of specification by a vendor; the taper provide is undersized.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot Numbers: 12FTM0017A, 12FTM0017B, 12FTM0017C, 12FTM0019A. 12FTM0019B, 12FTM0019C, 12FTM0019D, 12FTM0020A, 12FTM0020B, 12FTM0020C, 12FTM0021A, 12FTM0021B, and 12FTM0021C

Product
12/14 TAPER HIGH OFFSET NECK USE WITH SMITH & NEPHEW STEMS AND 12/14 FEMORAL COMPONENTS ONLY CO-CR, REF 71352112, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN…
Recalling firm
Smith & Nephew Inc
Quantity
70 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, and WA, and the country of Canada.
Recall date
September 26, 2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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