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NA 71302208Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · COBALT CHROME 12/14 TAPER FEMORAL HEAD 22MM + 8 · 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 03596010194053), received between Dec 6, 2018 and May 21, 2022 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (1 report).

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K211176, K963509); 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

  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1
  • Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth1

Patient problems

  • Joint Dislocation2
  • Injury1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryMay 21, 2022Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, AFTER THR PROCEDURE HAD BEEN PERFORMED ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED DISLOCATION. THIS ADVERSE EVENT WAS ADDRESSED BY REVISION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2022 TO EXCHANGE THE R3 3 HOLE ACET SHELL 56MM, R3 CONST 56MM AND COCR 12/14 FEM HEAD 22 + 8. CURRENT HEALTH STATUS OF PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 14467036 ↗
  • InjuryDec 6, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT AN OPEN REDUCTION WAS PERFORMED DUE TO DISLOCATION. NO DELAY OR ADDITIONAL INJURIES REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Injury; Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 8137588 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K211176, K963509. 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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