Smith & Nephew, Inc Endoscopy Division Smith & Nephew TRIVEX System Pneumatic Footswitch, Part #7209791; distributed by Smith & Nephew, Inc. - Endoscopy, Andover, MA 01810. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Smith & Nephew TRIVEX System Pneumatic Footswitch, Part #7209791; distributed by Smith & Nephew, Inc. - Endoscopy, Andover, MA 01810.
Brand
Smith & Nephew, Inc Endoscopy Division
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Pnuematic Footswitch part of TRIVEX System with the following serial numbers: 105, 106, 108, 109, 111 -123, 125 - 182, 184 - 188, 192 - 197, 199 - 203, 205 - 219, 222 - 249, 252 - 254, and 7210386.
Products Sold
Pnuematic Footswitch part of TRIVEX System with the following serial numbers: 105, 106, 108, 109, 111 -123, 125 - 182, 184 - 188, 192 - 197, 199 - 203, 205 - 219, 222 - 249, 252 - 254, and 7210386.
Smith & Nephew, Inc Endoscopy Division is recalling Smith & Nephew TRIVEX System Pneumatic Footswitch, Part #7209791; distributed by Smith & Nephew, Inc due to Build-up of static charge in Pneumatic Footswitch tubing may cause control unit to reset to default settings in the operating room during surgery.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Build-up of static charge in Pneumatic Footswitch tubing may cause control unit to reset to default settings in the operating room during surgery.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Firm sent notification letters to consignees via overnight FedEx on 10/12-13/04. International customers were notified via letter on 11/10/04. Customers were asked to return footswitches for a replacement.
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