R3 ACETABULAR 71338948Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · R3 32MM ID US CERAMIC ACET LINER MM48 · Class 3 · Implant
All models of R3 ACETABULAR (24)
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 00885556022047), received between Feb 10, 2018 and Jun 25, 2018 — classified as 2 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).
6 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (P030022); 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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break1
- Fracture1
Patient problems
- Injury2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJun 25, 2018Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT CAME INTO THE CLINIC COMPLAINING THAT SHE HEARD A CRACK OR POP WHILE WALKING. DOCTOR INFORMED THAT THE R3 CERAMIC LINER IS BROKEN.
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 7632976 ↗InjuryFeb 10, 2018Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT SURGEON REVISED R3 CERAMIC LINER DUE TO FAILURE. LINER HAD FRACTURED IN MULTIPLE POINTS IN LOAD BEARING REGION. AFTER PIECES WERE REMOVED, A NEW PLASTIC LINER WAS PLACED IN THE EXISTING CUP.
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 7262508 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under P030022. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-2056-2011 · Mar 11, 2011 · TerminatedR3 TM CERAMIC ACETABULAR LINER, BIOLOX FORTE, 36 MM O.D. 54 MM O.D., REF 71338954, STERILE R, QTY (1), Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116, 2017/06
- Z-2057-2011 · Mar 11, 2011 · TerminatedR3 TM CERAMIC ACETABULAR LINER, BIOLOX FORTE, 36 MM O.D. 56 MM O.D., REF 71338956, STERILE R, QTY (1), Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116, 2017/06
- Z-2055-2011 · Mar 11, 2011 · TerminatedR3 TM CERAMIC ACETABULAR LINER, BIOLOX FORTE, 36 MM O.D. 52 MM O.D., REF 71338952, STERILE R, QTY (1), Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116, 2017/06
- Z-2058-2011 · Mar 11, 2011 · TerminatedR3 TM CERAMIC ACETABULAR LINER, BIOLOX FORTE, 36 MM O.D. 62 MM O.D., REF 71338962, STERILE R, QTY (1), Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116, 2017/06
- Z-2053-2011 · Mar 11, 2011 · TerminatedR3 TM CERAMIC ACETABULAR LINER, BIOLOX FORTE, 32 MM I.D. 48 MM O.D., REF 71338948, STERILE R, QTY (1), Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116, 2017/06 Usage: Primary total
- Z-2054-2011 · Mar 11, 2011 · TerminatedR3 TM CERAMIC ACETABULAR LINER, BIOLOX FORTE, 32 MM O.D. 55 MM O.D., REF 71338950, STERILE R, QTY (1), Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116, 2017/06
Other Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Ceramic/Metal, Cemented Or Uncemented devices
- BIOLOX DELTA 1365-36-310Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/ceramic/metal, cemented or uncemented839 reports
- BIOLOX DELTA 1365-36-320Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/ceramic/metal, cemented or uncemented643 reports
- PINNACLE POROCOAT 1217-22-052Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/ceramic/metal, cemented or uncemented335 reports
- PINNACLE POROCOAT 1217-22-054Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/ceramic/metal, cemented or uncemented263 reports
- BIOLOX DELTA 1365-36-330Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/ceramic/metal, cemented or uncemented255 reports
- PINNACLE POROCOAT 1217-22-050Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/ceramic/metal, cemented or uncemented253 reports
- PINNACLE POROCOAT 1217-22-056Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/ceramic/metal, cemented or uncemented220 reports
- SUMMIT POROCOAT 1570-11-120Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/ceramic/metal, cemented or uncemented1 death204 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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