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FDA Device recall Z-2144-2012

Smith & Nephew Dyonics Electroblade Resector, 4.5mm Full Radius Blade, BONECUTTER Part Number: 72202213 Product Usage: The Dyonics Electrob…

On 2012-08-15 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Smith & Nephew Dyonics Electroblade Resector, 4.5mm Full Radius Blade, BONECUTTER Part Number: 72202213 Product Usage: The Dyonics Electrob… by Smith And Nephew Endoscopy Division, citing devices labeled with an expiry period of 48 months instead of 36 months; an additional 12 months for which product and package reliability has not been validated.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2144-2012
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2012-07-14
Published2012-08-15
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanySmith And Nephew Endoscopy Division
DistributionUS

Product

Smith & Nephew Dyonics Electroblade Resector, 4.5mm Full Radius Blade, BONECUTTER Part Number: 72202213 Product Usage: The Dyonics Electroblade Resector is indicated for use in arthroscopic surgical procedures of large and small articular cavities. The Dyonics Electroblade Resector is effective in soft and osseous tissue resection and in hemostasis of bleeding vessels. It is intended for arthroscopic procedures using saline solution, Ringers lactate or other conductive solutions as an irrigant under direct or video assisted fiberoptic visualization.

Reason

Devices labeled with an expiry period of 48 months instead of 36 months; an additional 12 months for which product and package reliability has not been validated.

Identifiers

code_infoLot Numbers: 950135R, 950136R, 950137R, 950138R

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2144-2012%22

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