R3 71935349Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · ACETABULAR REAMER HANDLE - OFFSET · Class 1
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885556613757), received between May 13, 2021 and Nov 5, 2024 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Jam” (2 reports).
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
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Mechanical Jam2
- Break1
- Fracture1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionNov 5, 2024Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A THR, THE TOP PIECE OF ONE (1) ACETABULAR REAMER HANDLE - OFFSET BROKE OFF. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING A S+N BACK UP DEVICE. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THIS ISSUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20610119 ↗MalfunctionDec 7, 2023Break; Mechanical Jam; Break; Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A THR SURGERY, THE ACETABULAR REAMER HANDLE - OFFSET BOUND UP DURING ACETABULAR REAMING AND WAS LATER FOUND TO BE BROKEN. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING A S+N BACK-UP DEVICE. PATIENT WAS NOT INJURED AS CONSEQUENCE OF THIS PROBLEM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18283642 ↗MalfunctionMay 13, 2021Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING INSPECTION OR SET UP BEFORE A THR SURGERY. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE AND DISASSEMBLE, THE TECH WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE SHAFT OF THE ACETABULAR REAMER HANDLE - OFFSET. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITHOUT DELAY USING A SMITH AND NEPHEW BACK UP DEVICE. PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11822276 ↗
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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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