Smith & Nephew, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2020 - (Recall #: Z-0301-2021)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2020.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

5.5MM Arthrogarde Hip Access Cannula

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: September 21, 2020

Date Posted: November 4, 2020

Recall Number: Z-0301-2021

Event ID: 86502

Reason for Recall:

The J Lock feature on the cannula body was manufactured incorrectly, preventing the cannula from locking into an irrigation extender or arthroscope in the correct orientation.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 143 units

Code Information:

Model: 72201743, Lot: 50838788, 50834909,50846565, 50842905 & 50822169.

Distribution Pattern:

Domestic Distribution: CA, CO, CT, GA, IA, IL, IN, MD, MO, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA, WI, WV. International Distribution: AU, BR, CA, CL, CN, CO, DE, ES, GB, HK, KR, PA, PT, TW.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated