Smith & Nephew, Inc. LAG SCREW 3.2MM GUIDE PIN SLEEVE, REF 71674032 - Product Usage: The TRIGEN InterTAN nails are indicated for fractures of the femur including: simple shaft fractures, comminuted shaft fractures, spiral shaft fractures, long oblique shaft fractures and segmental shaft fractures; subtrochanteric fractures; intertrochanteric fractures; ipsilateral femoral shaft/neck fractures; intracapsular fractures; nonunions and malunions; polytrauma and multiple fractures; prophylactic nailing of impending patho Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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LAG SCREW 3.2MM GUIDE PIN SLEEVE, REF 71674032 - Product Usage: The TRIGEN InterTAN nails are indicated for fractures of the femur including: simple shaft fractures, comminuted shaft fractures, spiral shaft fractures, long oblique shaft fractures and segmental shaft fractures; subtrochanteric fractures; intertrochanteric fractures; ipsilateral femoral shaft/neck fractures; intracapsular fractures; nonunions and malunions; polytrauma and multiple fractures; prophylactic nailing of impending patho
Brand
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Batch Numbers: 18DM11613A, 18HM02575, 18HM13327A, 18HM20956A
Products Sold
Batch Numbers: 18DM11613A, 18HM02575, 18HM13327A, 18HM20956A
Smith & Nephew, Inc. is recalling LAG SCREW 3.2MM GUIDE PIN SLEEVE, REF 71674032 - Product Usage: The TRIGEN InterTAN nails are indica due to LAG SCREW 3.2 GUIDE PIN SLEEVE are being recalled due to a manufacturing error. The detent balls in the guide pin sleeve were not drilled to the corre. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
LAG SCREW 3.2 GUIDE PIN SLEEVE are being recalled due to a manufacturing error. The detent balls in the guide pin sleeve were not drilled to the correct depth, which will cause them to not fully compress.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The firm initiated the recall by letter and email on 10/07/2019. The letter explained the issue and requested the return of the recalled product.
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