Smith & Nephew, Inc., Endoscopy Div. AlMER ENDOFEMORAL 4MM OFFSET (PURPLE) Part Number 72201714. The product is an orthopedic device. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
AlMER ENDOFEMORAL 4MM OFFSET (PURPLE) Part Number 72201714. The product is an orthopedic device.
Brand
Smith & Nephew, Inc., Endoscopy Div.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Number 50278012.
Products Sold
Lot Number 50278012.
Smith & Nephew, Inc., Endoscopy Div. is recalling AlMER ENDOFEMORAL 4MM OFFSET (PURPLE) Part Number 72201714. The product is an orthopedic device. due to Device may have improper Laser Marking, 4mm device may be marked as 6mm and 6mm device may be marked as 4mm.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Device may have improper Laser Marking, 4mm device may be marked as 6mm and 6mm device may be marked as 4mm.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
A notification letter was issued via Fedex on September 3, 2009 to domestic consignees and international consignees were notified via e-mail. The letter described the issue as the affected device may have improper laser marking. The 4mm devices are marked as 6mm and the 6mm devices are marked at 4mm. Customers were instructed to return the completed response form and affected product in inventory to Smith & Nephew. Direct questions about the recall to your local Smith & Nephew Sales Representatives or call 1-508-261-3655.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026