Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1008-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Report date | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Recall initiation date | Nov 16, 2016 |
| Quantity | 4444 units |
| Location | Memphis, TN, United States |
Official product description
REFLECTION(R) DEAD BLOW MALLET, REF 71362106, QTY: (1), NON-STERILE, Smith & Nephew, Inc,. Memphis, TN 38116
Why the product was recalled
The firm received complaints of cracks in the weld on the head of the mallet. In the reported cases, some of the lead beads and particles escaped from the mallet into the surgical wound.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution including Puerto Rico and to the countries of : Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dubai, Denmark, Germany, Finland, France, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Sweden, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey and Venezuela.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
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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