Class II — Smith & Nephew, Inc.
| Recalling firm | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Registered facility | View this company's 15 registered facilities → (openFDA recall records do not name a specific facility) |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Reason | The labels on the packages of screws were switched. |
| Product | Smith and Nephew EVOS Self-Tapping Locking Screw SST: (1)REF 72413575, 3.5MM x 75MM, and (2) REF 72413570, 3.5MM X 70MM. Sterile. |
| Quantity | 224 units |
| Distribution | Distribution was made to AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, and WA. There was no direct government distribution. There was no military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Australia, Canada, China, Dubai/MENA, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Singapore, and Thailand. |
| Initiated | 2021-10-25 |
| Classified | 2021-11-18 |
| Recall number | Z-0265-2022 |
| Initiation | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Source: U.S. FDA via openFDA (opens in a new tab) (device registration & enforcement). Data as of 2026-10-06. Verify this recall record at FDA → (opens in a new tab)
Cite this record
RegWarden. “Class II recall — Smith & Nephew, Inc. (Z-0265-2022).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/88975/
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