Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG: Medical Device Recall in 2020 - (Recall #: Z-2827-2020)

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:

POLARSTEM COLLAR Reamer Guide, Catalog Number: 75102205, UPC Codes: 00885556535493 - Product Usage: Once the appropriate trial rasp size is in place, the adapter is removed and the calcar reamer guide (75102205) is positioned on the rasp. The calcar reamer (75102207 or 75102208) is placed over the reamer guide and the femoral neck is machined until the reamer reach the physical stop-fully seated on the inner reamer guide.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: July 22, 2020

Date Posted: August 26, 2020

Recall Number: Z-2827-2020

Event ID: 86099

Reason for Recall:

Multiple lots being recalled due to a product design issue

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: 528 unit

Code Information:

Serial Numbers: A56281, A57539, A58660, A600630, A61590, A62616 & A62689

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the state of TN and the countries of AU, BE, CA, CH, ES, FR, GB, JP, NL, NO, PL, SG, ZA.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated