PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

smith&nephew R3 THREE HOLE HA COATED HEMISPHERICAL STIKTITE COATED SHELL, manufactured in the following sizes: Size REF/product number 42MM 71331942 46MM 71331946 48MM 71331948 50MM 71331950 52MM 71331952 54MM 71331954 56MM 71331956 58MM 71331958 60MM 71331960 62MM 71331962 64MM 71331964 68MM 71331968 Orthopedic implant component.

Reported: June 17, 2020 Initiated: April 22, 2020 #Z-2334-2020

Product Description

smith&nephew R3 THREE HOLE HA COATED HEMISPHERICAL STIKTITE COATED SHELL, manufactured in the following sizes: Size REF/product number 42MM 71331942 46MM 71331946 48MM 71331948 50MM 71331950 52MM 71331952 54MM 71331954 56MM 71331956 58MM 71331958 60MM 71331960 62MM 71331962 64MM 71331964 68MM 71331968 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
4172 devices
Distribution
Worldwide
Location
Memphis, TN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
smith&nephew R3 THREE HOLE HA COATED HEMISPHERICAL STIKTITE COATED SHELL, manufactured in the following sizes: Size REF/product number 42MM 71331942 46MM 71331946 48MM 71331948 50MM 71331950 52MM 71331952 54MM 71331954 56MM 71331956 58MM 71331958 60MM 71331960 62MM 71331962 64MM 71331964 68MM 71331968 Orthopedic implant component.. Recalled by Smith & Nephew, Inc.. Units affected: 4172 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-2334-2020.