Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

TRIGEN (TM) L-P SCREW Recalled by Smith & Nephew Inc Due to One batch of 4.5 mm diameter Trigen Low-Profile...

Date: March 6, 2013
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

TRIGEN (TM) L-P SCREW, 4.5 MM X 37.5 MM, TI-6AL-4V, QTY: (1), STERILE R, REF 71645437, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA orthopedic surgery

Quantity: 23 units

Why Was This Recalled?

One batch of 4.5 mm diameter Trigen Low-Profile Bone Screws were incorrectly anodized with a gold coating (indicating a 5 mm diameter) instead of a gray coating (indicating a 4.5 mm diameter).

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 26 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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