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Smith & Nephew, Inc. · UNIVERSAL FEMORAL HEAD COBALT CHROME 28MM 0MM EXTENSION · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885556003565), received between Aug 23, 2022 and Feb 28, 2024 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Contamination” (1 report).

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K072817, K211176); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 1 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Contamination1
  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
  • Material Deformation1

Patient problems

  • Bone Fracture(s)1
  • Joint Dislocation1
  • Metal Related Pathology1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryFeb 28, 2024Contamination; Material Deformation; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Contamination; Material Deformation; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, AFTER THA SURGERY HAD BEEN PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2010, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED PAIN AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PSEUDOTUMOR ON (B)(6) 2024. THE REOPERATION TO REMOVE THE PSEUDOTUMOR WAS SCHEDULED FOR (B)(6) 2024. PATIENT'S CURRENT HEALTH STATUS IS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: Metal Related Pathology

    MAUDE report 18797855 ↗
  • InjuryAug 23, 2022Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, AFTER A THR PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2008, PATIENT SUFFERED A FALL THAT CAUSED PAIN, A BONE FRACTURE AROUND THE STEM AND A DISLOCATION. THIS WAS ADDRESSED VIA REVISION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2022 WHERE THE UNIVERSAL FEMORAL HEAD COBALT CHROME 28MM 0MM EXTENSION WAS EXPLANTED. CURRENT HEALTH STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 15278027 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K072817, K211176. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-0326-2025 · Oct 15, 2024 · Open, Classified
    Tandem Intl Bipolar Cocr Shell/UHMWPE Liner, TI-6AL-4V Retaining Ring, 28MM I.D. 46 MM O.D., REF 71324046, sterile, femoral head bipolar component of the Tandem Bipolar Hip System.

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