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Device product

TRIGEN INTERTAN 1.5 NAIL: (1) REF 71676515, 10 MM X 10 CM, 125 degree, LEFT, (2) REF 71676556, 11.5 MM X 36 CM, 125 degree, RIGHT, (3) REF 71676558, 11.5 MM X 38 CM, 125 degree, RIGHT, (4) REF 71676561, 11.5 MM X 42 CM, 125 degree, LEFT, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Orthopedic fixation device.

Z-1637-2014

April 04, 2014

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Smith & Nephew Inc
Event
Event 68043
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
1,253 units total
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1637-2014

Official wording

Reason: A manufacturing error resulted in the set screw being inserted too deep in the affected nails.

Code information: (1) REF 71676515, Lot Number 13LT36602 (2) REF 71676556, Lot Numbers: 13LT36604, 13MT37354, 13MT37947, 14AT38705, 14AT38714 (3) REF 71676558, Lot Numbers: 13KT36282, 13MT37356, 13MT37664, 13MT37949, 14AT38187 (4) REF 71676561, Lot Numbers: 13LT36605, 13MT37358, 14AT38188

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution -- USA, France, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, China, India, Dubai, South Africa, South Korea, Mexico, and Venezuela.

Derived failure modes

  • Manufacturing or process control

    reason.manufacturing_process_control · v1.0.0

    manufacturing error