Smith & Nephew, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-1838-2017)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2017.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill 5.5MM Product Number: 72204037 The ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill is intended for use in creating a back bore socket in bone

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 15, 2017

Date Posted: April 26, 2017

Recall Number: Z-1838-2017

Event ID: 76824

Reason for Recall:

Potential for the cutting blade to detach from the device and/or the distal drill head to fracture during retrograde reaming

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: N/A

Code Information:

Batch Numbers: G11243 G11244 G18810 G18813 G32171 G32172

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) and Internationally to AU, CL, DB, DE, ES, FR, GB, NL, SE

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated