FDA Recall Open, Classified

smith&nephew R3 THREE HOLE HEMISPHERICAL STIKTITE COATED SHELL, manufactured in the following sizes: Size REF/product number 40MM 71335540 42MM 71335542 44MM 71335544 46MM 71335546 48MM 71335548 50MM 71335550 52MM 71335552 54MM 71335554 56MM 71335556 58MM 71335558 60MM 71335560 Orthopedic implant component.

Recall: Z-2333-2020 · Initiated April 22, 2020

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2333-2020
Event Number
85637
Firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
FEI Number
1020279
Product Code
MBL
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
April 22, 2020
Address
1450 E Brooks Rd, Memphis, TN, 38116-1804

Description

smith&nephew R3 THREE HOLE HEMISPHERICAL STIKTITE COATED SHELL, manufactured in the following sizes: Size REF/product number 40MM 71335540 42MM 71335542 44MM 71335544 46MM 71335546 48MM 71335548 50MM 71335550 52MM 71335552 54MM 71335554 56MM 71335556 58MM 71335558 60MM 71335560 Orthopedic implant component.

Reason

A manufacturing error resulted in out of specification R3 Acetabular Shells

Action

The firm notified its consignees by letter (delivered by Fed Ex) and email beginning on 04/22/2020. Consignees are asked to inspect inventory, locate and quarantine affected devices. Affected product will be returned to Smith & Nephew. Questions or concerns regarding this recall may be directed to: [email protected].

Distribution

Worldwide

Quantity

6468 devices