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NA 71302212Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · COBALT CHROME 12/14 TAPER FEMORAL HEAD 22MM + 12 · 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 03596010194060), received between Aug 14, 2019 and Oct 30, 2019 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (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

  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1

Patient problems

  • Injury1
  • Joint Dislocation1
  • Unspecified Infection1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryOct 30, 2019Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DUE TO CONSISTENT DISLOCATION.

    Patient problems: Injury

    MAUDE report 9255840 ↗
  • InjuryAug 14, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DUE TO DISLOCATION / INFECTION. LINER AND HEAD WERE EXCHANGED.

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation; Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 8892470 ↗

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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