Smith & Nephew, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2024 - (Recall #: Z-3171-2024)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2024.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

DIAMOND POINT, BOTH ENDS K-WIRE, REF 128042, metallic bone fixation fastener

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: July 9, 2024

Date Posted: September 25, 2024

Recall Number: Z-3171-2024

Event ID: 95154

Reason for Recall:

Smith & Nephew, Inc., has initiated a field action to voluntarily remove two batches of K-Wires due to a packaging error. A complaint was received indicating that a package contained K-WIRE .062X9 2PT DM wires instead of K-WIRE .045X9 2PT DM as described on the product label.

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: 24 units

Code Information:

Batch 23GNX0077

Distribution Pattern:

US, Canada, Norway

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated