FDAJanuary 11, 2016device

Smith & Nephew BEAVER Blade 4.0mm Part Number: 72203307 Orthopedic surgical instrument used in hip arthroscopy.

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

Blade exhibiting fracture during hip arthroscopy procedures

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

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