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REFLECTION(R) DEAD BLOW MALLET Recalled by Smith & Nephew, Inc. Due to The firm received complaints of cracks in the...

Date: November 16, 2016
Company: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Smith & Nephew, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

REFLECTION(R) DEAD BLOW MALLET, REF 71362106, QTY: (1), NON-STERILE, Smith & Nephew, Inc,. Memphis, TN 38116

Quantity: 4444 units

Why Was This Recalled?

The firm received complaints of cracks in the weld on the head of the mallet. In the reported cases, some of the lead beads and particles escaped from the mallet into the surgical wound.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Smith & Nephew, Inc. has 220 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report