TC-PLUS(TM), Primary Fixed Tibial Component VKS Left, SIZE 6 LEFT, STERILE R, REF 12 000 018, S&N 7500273, Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG...
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1545-2016.
The Affected Devices may contain a dimensional deviation that could potentially result in the surgeon being unable to seat the polyethylene (PE) Insert on the affected VKS tibial base plate during surgery.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1545-2016.
Recall terminated by FDA.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Smith & Nephew, Inc. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.
Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1545-2016.
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
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Smith & Nephew, Inc. Recall FAQ
Smith & Nephew, Inc. is the subject of a medical implants safety report: TC-PLUS(TM), Primary Fixed Tibial Component VKS Left, SIZE 6 LEFT, STERILE R, REF 12 000 018, S&N 7500273, Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG.... The notice was published on March 11, 2016 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 22 units are potentially affected.