Rotation Medical Tendon Staples (Smith & Nephew) - Packaging Seal Defect (2024)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
ROTATION MEDICAL TENDON STAPLES (8) (broad indication)-Intended for fixation of prosthetic material to soft tissues. Product Number: 2504-1
Brand
Smith & Nephew Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
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Smith & Nephew Inc. is recalling ROTATION MEDICAL TENDON STAPLES (8) (broad indication)-Intended for fixation of prosthetic material due to Product packaging process may result in an improper or incomplete seal of the outer foil pouch surrounding the inner Tyvek pouch, compromising product. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Product packaging process may result in an improper or incomplete seal of the outer foil pouch surrounding the inner Tyvek pouch, compromising product sterility
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Smith & Nephew issued Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice R-2024-06 on 8/12/24. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: 1. Please inspect your inventory and locate any devices from the listed product and batch numbers enclosed with this Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice, and quarantine them immediately. a. If you are a sales rep, district office, or distributor, you must notify your customers of the field action and ensure that the required actions are complete. b. Include the customer s account number and name in Section A. 2. If you have no product to return: a. Please put an X in the appropriate box below. b. Complete Section B of the form, sign and send to FieldActions@smith-nephew.com. 3. If you have product to return: a. Please complete Section A - list the product part number, batches, and quantities that you are returning. b. Complete Section B of the form, sign and send to FieldActions@smith-nephew.com. c. Once the form is received by Smith+Nephew, you will be sent a Return Authorization (RA) number. d. Return affected product to: Smith+Nephew | Attn: Quality Hold and Field Action Returns Department | 76 South Meridian Avenue | Oklahoma City, OK 73107 If you have any questions or concerns regarding this recall please contact FieldActions@smithnephew.com
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