Smith & Nephew, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-1542-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

TC-PLUS(TM), Primary Fixed Tibial Component VKS Right, SIZE 8 RIGHT, STERILE R, REF 12 000 0012, S&N 7500267, Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG Product Usage: Tibial knee prosthesis

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 11, 2016

Date Posted: April 27, 2016

Recall Number: Z-1542-2016

Event ID: 73609

Reason for Recall:

The Affected Devices may contain a dimensional deviation that could potentially result in the surgeon being unable to seat the polyethylene (PE) Insert on the affected VKS tibial base plate during surgery.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 1 unit

Code Information:

Batch number C1507672

Distribution Pattern:

International Distribution only in countries of: Germany and Switzerland.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated