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Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill 8MM Product Number: 72204042 The ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill is intended for use in creating a back bore socket in bone

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: March 15, 2017 Smith & Nephew Other Medical Devices Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Batch Numbers: F92143, F92147, G10380, G10382, G11216, G11217 G11231, G11232, G15940, G15943, G18835, G18836, G30219 G30220, G30254, G30255, G32180, G32182, G32183, G32184
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Potential for the cutting blade to detach from the device and/or the distal drill head to fracture during retrograde reaming
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill 8MM Product Number: 72204042 The ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill is intended for use in creating a back bore socket in bone

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Batch Numbers: F92143, F92147, G10380, G10382, G11216, G11217 G11231, G11232, G15940, G15943, G18835, G18836, G30219 G30220, G30254, G30255, G32180, G32182, G32183, G32184

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1843-2017

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