The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1855-2017·Announced 2017-04-26

Smith & Nephew Recalls D-RAD Locking Pegs Due to Incorrect Expiration Dates

Smith & Nephew is recalling 19 units of D-RAD locking pegs because the expiration dates on the labels are incorrect and later than the actual dates.

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 regarding expiration dates, which fits the rubric criteria for moderate severity involving minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

Smith & Nephew, Inc. is recalling 19 units of D-RAD, 1.8MM X 16MM, LOCKING PEG, QTY: (1), STERILE R, RES 74671816 Orthopedic. The recall is due to incorrect expiration dates on the product labeling, where the actual expiration dates are earlier than the dates printed on the label.

The affected product is identified by Batch number 15KM05493. The distribution pattern includes the United States (Nationwide) and internationally to Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Great Britain, Italy, and Singapore.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected product and contact Smith & Nephew, Inc. for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
D-RAD, 1.8MM X 16MM, LOCKING PEG, QTY: (1), STERILE R, RES 74671816 Orthopedic
Affected units
19

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Batch number 15KM05493

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 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.

See all 4 products in this recall →