Drug recall

smith&nephew POLARSTEM(TM) Femoral Stems with Ti/HA (Standard, Lateral, Valgus and Collar), REF 76102260, NON…

FDA recall event 77827 · Class II · Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Key facts

Event ID 77827
Recall numbers Z-3100-2017
Recalling firm Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Product type Devices
Products smith&nephew POLARSTEM(TM) Femoral Stems with Ti/HA (Standard, Lateral, Valgus and Collar), REF 76102260, NON STERILE, QTY: (1), Rx only The subject cardan is used in conjunction with a curved stem…
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall The Cardan joint of the Polarstem Cardan could potentially fracture or functionally fail after multiple procedures.
Initiation date Jul 24, 2017
Report date Sep 6, 2017
Termination date Aug 21, 2020
City Memphis
State TN
Country United States
FEI number 1020279

At a glance

  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • None FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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