REFLECTION 71336458Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · REFLECTION THREE HOLE SHELL SIZE 58MM · Class 2 · Implant
All models of REFLECTION (112)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010454386), received between Dec 11, 2017 and Dec 28, 2021 — classified as 3 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device-Device Incompatibility” (1 report).
2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K211176, K960094); 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
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Device-Device Incompatibility1
- Fitting Problem1
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
Patient problems
- Unspecified Infection2
- Failure of Implant1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 28, 2021Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A THR SURGERY, A REF XLPE 32 20 DEG 58-60 G COULD NOT BE INSTALLED WITH A REF THREE HOLE SHELL 58MM, ALTHOUGH IT WAS TRIED FOR AN HOUR IN VARIOUS DIRECTIONS. SURGERY WAS COMPLETED, AFTER A DELAY OF AN HOUR, WITH A S+N BACK-UP DEVICE. NO HARM TO THE PATIENT OR FURTHER COMPLICATIONS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13095858 ↗InjuryOct 23, 2020Fitting Problem; Fitting Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THA SURGERY, THE LINER CAN'T BE PLACED SMOOTHLY AFTER THE SURGEON IMPLANTED THE REFLECTION ACETABULAR SYSTEM. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A SMITH AND NEPHEW BACK UP DEVICE. THERE WAS A DELAY GREATER THAN 30 MINUTES. NO HARM OR INJURY REPORTED ON PATIENT.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 10729960 ↗InjuryAug 21, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A SURGERY WAS SCHEDULE FOR A PATIENT AFTER A PET SCAN WAS PERFORMED. CLINICAL ANALYSIS INDICATED AN INFECTION WAS PRESENT. THE DECISION WAS MADE TO REMOVE THE CUP AND LINER AS WELL AS THE FEMORAL HEAD. THE NEW IMPLANTS WERE FROM A COMPETITOR, HOWEVER A S&N FEMORAL HEAD (36MM +12) WAS IMPLANTED. PATIENT OUTCOME IS UNKNOWN. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 10439571 ↗InjuryDec 11, 2017Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED TO REMOVE ALL THE PARTS DUE TO INFECTION.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 7105147 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K211176, K960094. 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.
- Z-1066-2014 · Jan 23, 2014 · TerminatedReflection Interfit Shell, 52 MM OD, 3 HOLE, REF 71336052, QTY 1, STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Indications for use include cemented or uncemented total hip arthroplasty for rh
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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