NA 71344247Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · TITANIUM MODULAR HEAD SLEEVE 12/14 TAPER +0 · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885556022757), received between Nov 5, 2018 and Dec 2, 2018 — classified as 5 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (4 reports).
1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K093363, 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 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Insufficient Device Problem Information4
- High Test Results1
Patient problems
- Injury4
- Patch Test, Abnormal Results Of1
- Test Result1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryDec 2, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT HAD INCREASED NICKEL, TITANIUM AND VANADIUM LEVELS. NO TREATMENT HAS BEEN GIVEN TO PATIENT.
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 8123226 ↗InjuryDec 2, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT HAD INCREASED NICKEL, TITANIUM AND VANADIUM LEVELS. NO TREATMENT HAS BEEN GIVEN TO PATIENT.
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 8123223 ↗InjuryNov 27, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT EXPERIENCED INCREASED NICKEL LEVELS IN 2014 AS 2.39. IN (B)(6) 2018, IT WAS REPORTED A DECREASED NICKEL LEVEL BUT WERE STILL ABOVE UPPER LIMIT WITH VALUE OF 1.2.
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 8105841 ↗InjuryNov 25, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT EXPERIENCED INCREASED NICKEL LEVELS IN 2014 AS 2.39. IN (B)(6) 2018, IT WAS REPORTED A DECREASED NICKEL LEVEL BUT WERE STILL ABOVE UPPER LIMIT WITH VALUE OF 1.2.
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 8100392 ↗InjuryNov 5, 2018High Test Results; High Test Results
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT PRESENTS INCREASED TITANIUM LEVEL DUE TO TITANIUM IS PRESENT IN IMPLANTED COMPONENTS . TITANIUM LEVEL 3.64 (UPPER REFERENCE RANGE PER ALS (B)(6) AB IS 2.96).
Patient problems: Patch Test, Abnormal Results Of; Test Result
MAUDE report 8039640 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K093363, K211176. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0326-2025 · Oct 15, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedTandem 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.
Other Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, uncemented, metal/polymer, porous devices
- Accolade 6021-0537Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, uncemented, metal/polymer, porous46 reports
- PROFEMUR® PHAC1252Microport Orthopedics Inc. · Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Metal/Polymer, Porous37 reports
- Accolade 6020-0335Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, uncemented, metal/polymer, porous35 reports
- OXINIUM 71342340Smith & Nephew, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, uncemented, metal/polymer, porous32 reports
- EXETER 0580-1-351Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, uncemented, metal/polymer, porous29 reports
- INSTRUMENT 2101-0200Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, uncemented, metal/polymer, porous27 reports
- REFLECTION 71330001Smith & Nephew, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, uncemented, metal/polymer, porous20 reports
- Accolade 6720-0330Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, uncemented, metal/polymer, porous18 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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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