Class II

Medical Device Recall: DIAMOND POINT, BOTH ENDS K-WIRE, REF 128042, metallic bone fixation fastener

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · July 9, 2024

Reason for Recall

Smith & Nephew, Inc., has initiated a field action to voluntarily remove two batches of K-Wires due to a packaging error. A complaint was received indicating that a package contained K-WIRE .062X9 2PT DM wires instead of K-WIRE .045X9 2PT DM as described on the product label.

Distribution

US, Canada, Norway

Quantity Affected

24 units

Source: FDA (openFDA Device Enforcement)

Recall number: Z-3171-2024

Status: ongoing

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