Smith & Nephew Dyonics Saw Blade Recall for Missing Expiration Date
Smith & Nephew is recalling 3,462 Dyonics Saw Blades, Narrow (Product Number 3705) because the single-use sterile devices lack an expiration date on the label.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a labeling error (missing expiration date) on a sterile medical device. This fits the rubric for moderate severity, as it is a labeling issue without reported injuries or deaths.
Plain-English summary
Smith & Nephew, Inc. is recalling 3,462 units of the Dyonics Saw Blade, Narrow, Product Number 3705. The recall is due to a labeling defect where the single-use devices, which are provided sterile, do not have an expiration date printed on the label.
The affected products were distributed nationwide and in foreign countries including Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, Peru, Singapore, and Venezuela. The recall covers specific batch numbers, including 50525150, 50386077, 50261802, 50197616, 50178740, 50171398, 50158656, 50138050, 50121538, 50103379, 50089298, 50082582, and 50061131.
Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using these specific saw blades and contact Smith & Nephew for instructions on how to return the product or obtain a replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- Smith & Nephew Dyonics Saw Blade, Narrow, Product Number 3705
- Manufacturer
- Smith & Nephew, Inc.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 3,462
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 6 recalled by Smith & Nephew, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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