Smith & Nephew Inc JOURNEY " UNI TIBIAL BASEPLATE, LEFT MEDICAL/TIGHT LATERAL, A/P 38 MM, M/L 24 MM, REF 71422221, FOR CEMENTED USE ONLY, QTY: (1), STERILE R, SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. MEMPHIS, TN 38116 Recall
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JOURNEY " UNI TIBIAL BASEPLATE, LEFT MEDICAL/TIGHT LATERAL, A/P 38 MM, M/L 24 MM, REF 71422221, FOR CEMENTED USE ONLY, QTY: (1), STERILE R, SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. MEMPHIS, TN 38116
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Smith & Nephew Inc is recalling JOURNEY " UNI TIBIAL BASEPLATE, LEFT MEDICAL/TIGHT LATERAL, A/P 38 MM, M/L 24 MM, REF 71422221, FOR due to The firm has received complaints of the base plates breaking in situ. If a breakage occurs, the broken baseplate must be revised and/or changed. If l. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
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Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The firm has received complaints of the base plates breaking in situ. If a breakage occurs, the broken baseplate must be revised and/or changed. If left unrevised a broken base could lead to instability and premature wear of the construct.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
All affected Smith & Nephew Sales Representatives were notified of problem and the recall overnight mail on 12/23/2009. All affected Smith & Nephew International Distributors were notified via e-mail and telephone on 01/23/2009. They were instructed to immediately quarantine the product for return. For questions, please contact the firm, Leah Easley at 901-399-6137.
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