—#83472

Product

Oxinium Femoral Head, 36 MM OD-3, 12/14 Taper, REF 71343603, Sterile, Smith & Nephew, Memphis TN 38116

FDA product code: JDI — Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Cemented
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
510(k) numbers: K030766
Affected lot / code info: Lot Numbers: 08BM09885, 08EM06396, 08FM14910, 08HM10480, 08KM07754, 08KM12526, 08HM03206, 08GM03007R, 08EM19444, 08EM19445, 08EM19446, 08EM20186, 08FM00231, 08RM00242, 08FM03526, 08FM04628, 08FM05689, 08FM06247, 08FM14906, 08FM17347, 08FM22085, 08FM22087, 08GM03007, 08GM03489, 08GM06660, 08GM11382, 08GM11425, 08GM12094, 08GM13061, 08GM17805, 08GM18609, 08HM02631, 08HM03926, 08HM10037, 08HM13107, 08HM13118, 08HM16147, 08HM16150, 08HM17621, 08HM18516, 08JM00370, 08JM04970, 08JM04971, 08JM05505, 08JM05506, 08JM08122, 08JM09041, 08JM11262, 08JM14571, 08JM15417, 08JM19246, 08JM19247, 08JM19248, 08JM20328, 08JM21716, 08JM21717, 08JM21718, 08KM03713, 08KM07732, 08KM14807, 08KM20680, 08KM23716, 08LM01328, 08LM02300, 08LM11759, 08LM12842, and 08LM13924

Why it was recalled

Radius at the end of the taper of the femoral implant is smaller than specification. This error could result in the tapers not locking fully or properly on femoral stems or in causing impingement and/or increased wear debris. The deficiency may not be noticed by the user. Impingement and/or wear debris may lead to revision.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

All affected Smith & Nephew Sales Representatives were notified of problem and the recall overnight mail on 01/23/2009. All affected Smith & Nephew International Distributors were notified via email and telephone on 01/23/2009. They were instructed to immediately quarantine the product for return. Further questions are directed to the contacts at Smith and Nephew listed in the letter.

Recalling firm

Firm: Smith & Nephew Inc
Address: 1450 E. Brooks Rd, Memphis, Tennessee 38116

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Nationwide; 17 international: Switzerland, Dubai, Brazil, Canada, South Africa, Australia, Belgium, Spain, Thailand Turkey, Costa Rica, Denmark, India, Italy, and France.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2009-01-23
Posted by FDA: 2009-11-20
Terminated: 2012-02-07
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #83472. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.