FDA recall record

Smith & Nephew D-RAD Self-Tapping Locking Screw intended for the fixation of fractures recall — FDA Z-1317-2018

One lot of D-RAD Self-Taping Locking Screws used with the Distal Radius Fracture Kit were machined out of specification. Screws measured over tolerance…

Class IIclassification
Z-1317-2018official record ID
Apr 18, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1317-2018
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmSmith & Nephew, Inc.
Report dateApr 18, 2018
Recall initiation dateMar 7, 2018
Quantity59 units
LocationMemphis, TN, United States

Official product description

D-RAD Self-Tapping Locking Screw intended for the fixation of fractures involving the distal radius. smith&nephew D-RAD 2.4MM X 10MM S-T LOCKING SCREW, REF 74692410, QTY (1), STERILE R

Why the product was recalled

One lot of D-RAD Self-Taping Locking Screws used with the Distal Radius Fracture Kit were machined out of specification. Screws measured over tolerance within the head thread form by 0.002-0.003 inch.

Distribution information

US, Puerto Rico, Malaysia

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.

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