Smith & Nephew, Inc. PERI-LOC TARGETER 4.5MM DISTAL FEMUR, HANDLE, LEFT, NON-STERILE - Product Usage: used for adult and pediatric patients, as well as patients with osteopenic bone. PERI-LOC plates and screws are indicated for fixation of pelvic, small and long bone fractures, including those of the tibia, fibula, femur, pelvis, acetabulum, metacarpals, metatarsals, humerus, ulna, radius, calcaneus and clavicle. Recall
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PERI-LOC TARGETER 4.5MM DISTAL FEMUR, HANDLE, LEFT, NON-STERILE - Product Usage: used for adult and pediatric patients, as well as patients with osteopenic bone. PERI-LOC plates and screws are indicated for fixation of pelvic, small and long bone fractures, including those of the tibia, fibula, femur, pelvis, acetabulum, metacarpals, metatarsals, humerus, ulna, radius, calcaneus and clavicle.
Brand
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Product Number: 71173400, Lot Number: 16GM20026
Products Sold
Product Number: 71173400, Lot Number: 16GM20026
Smith & Nephew, Inc. is recalling PERI-LOC TARGETER 4.5MM DISTAL FEMUR, HANDLE, LEFT, NON-STERILE - Product Usage: used for adult and due to The 4.5MM PeriLoc Targeter right hand part was anodized green and was marked as a left-hand part.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The 4.5MM PeriLoc Targeter right hand part was anodized green and was marked as a left-hand part.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The firm sent a letter to customers dated 06/29/2020 and titled "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice". The letter informs customers of a field action to voluntarily remove a single lot of PeriLoc Targeters due to a manufacturing error. Customers should inspect their inventory and locate any devices from the listed product and batch numbers enclosed with the Recall Notice, and quarantine them immediately. Sales reps or distributors, should notify customers of the field action and ensure that the required actions are complete. Customers should completed a form identifying if they have product to return or no product to return. Customers returning product should list batches and quantities that are being returned. Completed forms should be signed and send to FieldActions@smith-nephew.com. The firm's contact information: FieldActions@smith-nephew.com. T: + 1 901 396 2121 T: 1 800 821 5700 (USA toll free)
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