ModerateClass IITerminated

FDA Devices recall · Reported May 28, 2014

TRIGEN INTERTAN NAIL: (1) REF 71675201, 10 MM X 18 CM, 125 degree, (2) REF 71675202, 11.5 MM X 18 CM, 125 degree, (3) REF 71675203, 13 MM X 18 CM, 125 degree, (4) REF 71675204, 10 MM X 20 CM, 125 degree, (5) REF 71675205, 11.5 MM X 20 CM, 125 degree, (6) REF 71675207, 10 MM X 18 CM, 130 degree, (7) REF 71675208, 11.5 MM X 18 CM, 130 degree, (8) REF 71675211, 11.5 MM X 20 CM, 130 degree, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Orthopedic fixation device.

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 28, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1636-2014.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

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

Q: How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?

Check the product description and recall number (Z-1636-2014) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.

Q: Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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

Recall #: Z-1636-2014
Affected scope: 1,253 units total
Initiated: April 4, 2014

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Smith & Nephew Inc recalled TRIGEN INTERTAN NAIL: (1) REF 71675201, 10 MM X 18 CM, 125 degree, (2) REF 71675202, … - a moderate-severity action.

TRIGEN INTERTAN NAIL: (1) REF 71675201, 10 MM X 18 CM, 125 degree, (2) REF 71675202, … was recalled by Smith & Nephew Inc in May 28, 2014. Reason: A manufacturing error resulted in the set screw being inserted too deep in the affected nails.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1636-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.

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The recall

Smith & Nephew Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-A manufacturing error resulted in the set screw being inserted too deep in the affected nails..

Moderate
severity level: 1K units
affected scope: Class II
classification: May 28, 2014
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1636-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1636-2014) was formally reported on May 28, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on April 4, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Smith & Nephew Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Memphis, TN. Federal records list the affected scope as 1,253 units total.

The documented reason for this recall is: A manufacturing error resulted in the set screw being inserted too deep in the affected nails. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution -- USA, France, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, China, India, Dubai, South Africa, South Korea, Mexico, and Venezuela.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

1,253 units total

Related Recalls

3 from same agency

Product description

TRIGEN INTERTAN NAIL: (1) REF 71675201, 10 MM X 18 CM, 125 degree, (2) REF 71675202, 11.5 MM X 18 CM, 125 degree, (3) REF 71675203, 13 MM X 18 CM, 125 degree, (4) REF 71675204, 10 MM X 20 CM, 125 degree, (5) REF 71675205, 11.5 MM X 20 CM, 125 degree, (6) REF 71675207, 10 MM X 18 CM, 130 degree, (7) REF 71675208, 11.5 MM X 18 CM, 130 degree, (8) REF 71675211, 11.5 MM X 20 CM, 130 degree, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Orthopedic fixation device.

Reason for recall

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	Z-1636-2014
Date reported	May 28, 2014
Date initiated	April 4, 2014
Recalling firm	Smith & Nephew Inc
Firm location	Memphis, TN
Affected scope	1,253 units total
Distribution	Worldwide Distribution -- USA, France, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, China, India, Dubai, South Africa, South Korea, Mexico, and Venezuela.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

1,253 units total units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -

Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -

Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 28, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1636-2014.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

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

How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼

Check the product description and recall number (Z-1636-2014) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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