PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

PERI-LOC TARGETER 4.5MM DISTAL FEMUR, HANDLE, LEFT, NON-STERILE - Product Usage: used for adult and pediatric patients, as well as patients with osteopenic bone. PERI-LOC plates and screws are indicated for fixation of pelvic, small and long bone fractures, including those of the tibia, fibula, femur, pelvis, acetabulum, metacarpals, metatarsals, humerus, ulna, radius, calcaneus and clavicle.

Reported: August 19, 2020 Initiated: June 29, 2020 #Z-2777-2020

Product Description

PERI-LOC TARGETER 4.5MM DISTAL FEMUR, HANDLE, LEFT, NON-STERILE - Product Usage: used for adult and pediatric patients, as well as patients with osteopenic bone. PERI-LOC plates and screws are indicated for fixation of pelvic, small and long bone fractures, including those of the tibia, fibula, femur, pelvis, acetabulum, metacarpals, metatarsals, humerus, ulna, radius, calcaneus and clavicle.

Reason for Recall

The 4.5MM PeriLoc Targeter right hand part was anodized green and was marked as a left-hand part.

Details

Recalling Firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Units Affected
3 units
Distribution
U.S Nationwide including in the states of IN and TN.
Location
Memphis, TN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
PERI-LOC TARGETER 4.5MM DISTAL FEMUR, HANDLE, LEFT, NON-STERILE - Product Usage: used for adult and pediatric patients, as well as patients with osteopenic bone. PERI-LOC plates and screws are indicated for fixation of pelvic, small and long bone fractures, including those of the tibia, fibula, femur, pelvis, acetabulum, metacarpals, metatarsals, humerus, ulna, radius, calcaneus and clavicle.. Recalled by Smith & Nephew, Inc.. Units affected: 3 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The 4.5MM PeriLoc Targeter right hand part was anodized green and was marked as a left-hand part.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 19, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2777-2020.