CLASS II Device recall · Reported 17 Feb 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Beaver Blade recalled by Smith & Nephew
Smith & Nephew is recalling Smith & Nephew Beaver Blade, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 11 Jan 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0793-2016
- FDA event ID
- 73084
- Recalling firm
- Smith & Nephew, Andover, MA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 11 Jan 2016
- FDA classified
- 10 Feb 2016
- Reported
- 17 Feb 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Hip & Knee Implants
Timeline
| 11 Jan 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 10 Feb 2016 | Classified by FDA | +30 days |
| 17 Feb 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Blade exhibiting fracture during hip arthroscopy procedures
Product as listed by the FDA
Smith & Nephew BEAVER Blade 4.0mm Part Number: 72203307 Orthopedic surgical instrument used in hip arthroscopy.
Where it was distributed
Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide and countries of AT, AU, BE, CA, CH, CL, CN, CZ, DB, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, HK, IE, IL, IN, IT, JP, LT, LV, NL, NO, PL, PR, PT, RO, SE, SG, SI, TH, TR, and ZA.
Questions about this recall
Is Beaver Blade recalled?
Yes. Smith & Nephew recalled Beaver Blade on 11 Jan 2016. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-0793-2016.
Why was it recalled?
Blade exhibiting fracture during hip arthroscopy procedures
Which lots are affected?
Lot Codes: ( Devices within Expiry) 3009063 3009559 3010117 3010720 3011688 3012095 3012366 3014560 3016455 3018390 3020194 3022929 3025736 3027818 3030178 3032892 3036529 3071312 3071546 3074279 3074280 3076377 3076427 3085969 3089220 3093258 3098516 3101929 3104300 3107341 3111387 3114657 3115976 3119607 3123832 3124356 3124896 3125448 3128384
Where was it sold?
Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide and countries of AT, AU, BE, CA, CH, CL, CN, CZ, DB, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, HK, IE, IL, IN, IT, JP, LT, LV, NL, NO, PL, PR, PT, RO, SE, SG, SI, TH, TR, and ZA.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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