Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0584-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Report date | Jan 13, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Nov 16, 2015 |
| Quantity | 16 units in US |
| Location | Memphis, TN, United States |
Official product description
BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING MODULAR HEAD, REF numbers: 74121238, MODULAR HEAD 38 MM -8MM 74121242, MODULAR HEAD 42 MM -8MM 74121246, MODULAR HEAD 46 MM -8MM 74121250, MODULAR HEAD 50 MM -8MM 74121254, MODULAR HEAD 54 MM -8MM 74121258, MODULAR HEAD 58 MM -8MM 74121338, MODULAR HEAD 3 8MM -4 (SHORT) 74121342, MODULAR HEAD 42 MM -4 (SHORT) 74121346, MODULAR HEAD 46 MM -4 (SHORT) 74121350, MODULAR HEAD 50 MM -4 (SHORT) 74121354, MODULAR HEAD 54 MM -4 (SHORT) 74121358, MODULAR HEAD 58 MM -4 (SHORT) 74121438, MODULAR HEAD 38 MM +0 (MED) 74121442, MODULAR HEAD 42 MM +0 (MED) 74121446, MODULAR HEAD 46 MM +0 (MED) 74121450, MODULAR HEAD 50 MM +0 (MED) 74121454, MODULAR HEAD 54 MM +0 (MED) 74121458, MODULAR HEAD 58 MM +0 (MED) 74121538, MODULAR HEAD 38 MM +4 (LONG) 74121542, MODULAR HEAD 42 MM +4 (LONG) 74121546, MODULAR HEAD 46 MM +4 (LONG) 74121550, MODULAR HEAD 50 MM +4 (LONG) 74121554, MODULAR HEAD 54 MM +4 (LONG) 74121558, MODULAR HEAD 58 MM +4 (LONG)
Why the product was recalled
The 16 devices distributed in the United States were incorrectly labeled as the monoblock Birmingham Hip Modular Head, with labeling not cleared for marketing in the US. The actual devices were monoblock Modular Femoral Head for hemiarthroplasty use.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, France, UAE, Austria, Australia, Belgium, CANADA, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland, UK, Hong Kong, ISRAEL, India, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, PORTUGAL, Sweden, SINGAPORE, Thailand, Turkey, and SOUTH AFRICA.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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