The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2242-2021·Announced 2021-08-18

Smith & Nephew Orthopedic Nail May Detach During Surgery

Smith & Nephew is recalling an orthopedic surgical nail (BHR SQUARE HEADED, catalog #999908) that may detach during surgery. Forty-seven affected units have been distributed worldwide.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II surgical device recall where the nail head may detach during implantation. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Per the rubric, this qualifies as High (3) under 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'

Plain-English summary

Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Ltd. is recalling 47 units of the BHR SQUARE HEADED NAIL (catalog number 999908), an orthopedic surgical implant. The affected lot/batch codes are 20LW15962 and 20LW15963.

The nail head may become detached during surgery.

These nails have been distributed worldwide, including to the United States, United Kingdom, Norway, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

The recalled product

Product
smith&nephew BHR SQUARE HEADED NAIL, REF CATALOG NUMBER 999908. For use during orthopedic surgery.
Manufacturer
Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Ltd. (Aurora)
Category
Medical Device — Orthopedic Surgical Hardware
Hazard
Affected units
47

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 (2)

  • Lot/Batch Codes: 20LW15962
  • 20LW15963

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

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