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Smith & Nephew Inc: Tandem Unipolar, 46 MM CO-CR, REF 126646, Sterile, Smith & Nephew, Memphis TX 38116 Designed for use with femoral stems and acetabular components distributed by Smith & Nephew.

Recall number
Z-2314-2009
Recalling firm
Smith & Nephew Inc
Product
Tandem Unipolar, 46 MM CO-CR, REF 126646, Sterile, Smith & Nephew, Memphis TX 38116 Designed for use with femoral stems and acetabular components distributed by Smith & Nephew.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2009-01-12
Posted
2009-09-24
Terminated
2011-03-25
Reason
46 mm Femoral head was mismarked and packaged as being 45 mm
Root cause
Process control
Action
All affected Smith & Nephew Sales Representatives were notified of problem and sent recall notice in overnight mail on 01/12/2009. All affected Smith & Nephew International Distributors were notified via e-mail and telephone on 01/12/2009. They were instructed to immediately quarantine the product for return. The firm re-issued the letter on 04/06/2009 to address hazard to health. Contact Smith & Nephew, Inc at 1.901.399.6771 if there are any questions.
Quantity
10 units
Distribution
CA, FL, MI, and Canada
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot Numbers: 08LM01326, 08LM01327, 08LM02210
510(k) numbers
["K030766"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
LZY
Firm FEI
1020279
Firm city
Memphis
Firm state
TN
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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