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BIOLOX delta 71325174Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · R3 US DELTA HEAD 36 +0 · Class 3 · Implant

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

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00885556499191), received between Jul 7, 2021 and Jul 7, 2021 — classified as 1 injury.

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

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1

Patient problems

  • Unspecified Infection1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJul 7, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, AFTER A THA HAD BEEN PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2021, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED AN INFECTION. A REVISION SURGERY WAS CONDUCTED ON (B)(6) 2021 TO DO INCISION AND DRAINAGE AND EXCESSIVE IRRIGATION WAS DONE. THE SURGEON DECIDED TO CHANGE THE R3 US DELTA HEAD 36 +0 TO STOP THE PROGRESSION OF THE INFECTION AND AVOID FURTHER REMOVAL OF ALL THE ORIGINAL TOTAL HIP IMPLANTS, EVEN THOUGH THIS CHANGE IS NOT RECOMMENDED BY SURGICAL TECHNIQUE. HEALTH STATUS OF PATIENT IS NORMAL.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 12129265 ↗

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