Smith & Nephew, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2021 - (Recall #: Z-0265-2022)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2021.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Smith and Nephew EVOS Self-Tapping Locking Screw SST: (1)REF 72413575, 3.5MM x 75MM, and (2) REF 72413570, 3.5MM X 70MM. Sterile.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 25, 2021

Date Posted: November 24, 2021

Recall Number: Z-0265-2022

Event ID: 88975

Reason for Recall:

The labels on the packages of screws were switched.

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: 224 units

Code Information:

REF 72413575 - batch #21FM24289; REF 72413570 - batch #21GM04743.

Distribution Pattern:

Distribution was made to AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, and WA. There was no direct government distribution. There was no military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Australia, Canada, China, Dubai/MENA, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Singapore, and Thailand.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated