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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

META-TAN LAG/COMPRESSION SCREW KIT 90MM/85MM, REF: 71642690

Reported: May 28, 2025 Initiated: March 18, 2025 #Z-1806-2025

Product Description

META-TAN LAG/COMPRESSION SCREW KIT 90MM/85MM, REF: 71642690

Reason for Recall

Integrated Lag/Compression Screw Kit has a compression screw with hexagon socket that may be undersized, which causes the screw to be non-functional, which would require replacement with another adequate size screw, and exchange may exceed 30 minutes.

Details

Recalling Firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Units Affected
75
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, NH, TX, CA, OH, NY, AL, IA, MA, NV, MO, WA, LA, TN, NC, KY, NM, NJ, AZ and the country of ZA.
Location
Memphis, TN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
META-TAN LAG/COMPRESSION SCREW KIT 90MM/85MM, REF: 71642690. Recalled by Smith & Nephew, Inc.. Units affected: 75.
Why was this product recalled?
Integrated Lag/Compression Screw Kit has a compression screw with hexagon socket that may be undersized, which causes the screw to be non-functional, which would require replacement with another adequate size screw, and exchange may exceed 30 minutes.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 28, 2025. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1806-2025.