Smith & Nephew, Inc. TRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL LIME 11.5MM X 36CM 130 DEGREE LEFT, REF 71647336, Femur nail Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
TRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL LIME 11.5MM X 36CM 130 DEGREE LEFT, REF 71647336, Femur nail
Brand
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
UDI/DI 03596010500922, Batch Number 21KSM0598
Products Sold
UDI/DI 03596010500922, Batch Number 21KSM0598
Smith & Nephew, Inc. is recalling TRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL LIME 11.5MM X 36CM 130 DEGREE LEFT, REF 71647336, Femur nail due to A complaint was received indicating that a package contained a TRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL LIME 11.5MM X 40CM 130 DEGREE LEFT implant instead o. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
A complaint was received indicating that a package contained a TRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL LIME 11.5MM X 40CM 130 DEGREE LEFT implant instead of a TRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL LIME 11.5MM X 36CM 130 DEGREE LEFT as described on the product label.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Smith & Nephew issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice on 07/24/2023. The notice explained the problem with the product, the potential risk, and requested the consignees locate and quarantine the affected product for return. Sales reps, district offices, or distributors were directed to notify their customers and ensure that the required actions were complete. The firm is seeking return of the affected product.
Verify this information on the official source
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
CA, DE, PA
Page updated: Jan 10, 2026