PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

smith&nephew R3 NO HOLE HEMISPHERICAL STIKTITE COATED SHELL, manufactured in the following sizes: Size REF/product number 42MM 71331842 48MM 71331848 50MM 71331850 52MM 71331852 54MM 71331854 56MM 71331856 58MM 71331858 60MM 71331860 Orthopedic implant component.

Reported: June 17, 2020 Initiated: April 22, 2020 #Z-2331-2020

Product Description

smith&nephew R3 NO HOLE HEMISPHERICAL STIKTITE COATED SHELL, manufactured in the following sizes: Size REF/product number 42MM 71331842 48MM 71331848 50MM 71331850 52MM 71331852 54MM 71331854 56MM 71331856 58MM 71331858 60MM 71331860 Orthopedic implant component.

Reason for Recall

A manufacturing error resulted in out of specification R3 Acetabular Shells

Details

Recalling Firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Units Affected
1267 devices
Distribution
Worldwide
Location
Memphis, TN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
smith&nephew R3 NO HOLE HEMISPHERICAL STIKTITE COATED SHELL, manufactured in the following sizes: Size REF/product number 42MM 71331842 48MM 71331848 50MM 71331850 52MM 71331852 54MM 71331854 56MM 71331856 58MM 71331858 60MM 71331860 Orthopedic implant component.. Recalled by Smith & Nephew, Inc.. Units affected: 1267 devices.
Why was this product recalled?
A manufacturing error resulted in out of specification R3 Acetabular Shells
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 17, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2331-2020.