FDA recall record

Smith & Nephew GENESIS(R) II, PS HIGH FLEXION ARTICULAR INSERT, SIZE 5-6, 9 MM QTY: (1), REF recall — FDA Z-0447-2014

The Tyvek(TM) lid on one, or both, of the two trays that form a double barrier around the insert may not have been adequately sealed.

Class IIclassification
Z-0447-2014official record ID
Dec 11, 2013report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0447-2014
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmSmith & Nephew Inc.
Report dateDec 11, 2013
Recall initiation dateAug 27, 2013
Quantity32 pieces
LocationMemphis, TN, United States

Official product description

GENESIS(R) II, PS HIGH FLEXION ARTICULAR INSERT, SIZE 5-6, 9 MM QTY: (1), REF 71421515, STERILE EO, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA Orthopedic

Why the product was recalled

The Tyvek(TM) lid on one, or both, of the two trays that form a double barrier around the insert may not have been adequately sealed.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - USA including Nevada and Internationally to United Arab Emirates, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Poland, France, Japan, Netherlands, Australia, Turkey, Russian Federation, Germany and United Kingdom.

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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