FDAJuly 14, 2021device

smith&nephew BHR SQUARE HEADED NAIL, REF CATALOG NUMBER 999908. For use during orthopedic surgery.

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

The hazard

The nail head may become detached during surgery.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

smith nephew orthopaedics ltd aurorasmithsmith nephew

Recall history

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