REFLECTION 71333323Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · REFLECTION XLPE 28MM INNER DIAMETER 20 DEGREE 46-48MM OUTER DIAMETER SIZE D · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010455604), received between Apr 11, 2017 and Oct 23, 2025 — classified as 4 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (2 reports).
1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K002747, K211176); 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated2
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Defective Device1
- Difficult to Insert1
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
Patient problems
- Failure of Implant2
- Injury2
- Pain2
- Bone Fracture(s)1
- Fall1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryOct 23, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, AFTER A THR SURGERY PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2012, A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2025 DUE TO BONE FRACTURE AFTER PATIENT'S FALL. THE REF XLPE 28 20 DEG 46-48 D WAS REMOVED. THE COMPETITOR'S STEM WAS ALSO REMOVED. THE SURGEON DOESN'T THINK PRODUCTS FAILURE. THE CURRENT HEALTH STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Fall
MAUDE report 23364718 ↗MalfunctionAug 3, 2020Difficult to Insert; Defective Device; Difficult to Insert; Defective Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY THE REFLECTION XLPE LINER WAS NOT FITTING/ENGAGING TO ITS CORRESPONDING REFLECTION SHELL. HCP TRIED EVERYTHING TO GET IT ENGAGED BY CLEANING THE SHELL, CLEARING SOFT TISSUES FROM SHELL. A DELAY OF LESS THAN 30 MIN WAS REPORTED. S&N BACK UP WAS AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. PATIENT INJURIES WERE NOT REPORTED. 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; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 10355738 ↗InjurySep 18, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A RIGHT HIP REVISION SURGERY OF SMF STUDY WAS PERFORMED DUE TO PAIN AND METAL IONS IN BLOOD.
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 9083517 ↗InjuryMar 21, 2018Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DUE TO DISLOCATION AND PAIN.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Pain
MAUDE report 7358952 ↗InjuryApr 11, 2017Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DUE TO PAIN CAUSED BY DISLOCATION.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Injury; Pain
MAUDE report 6483136 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K002747, K211176. 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.
Other Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented devices
- NA 1365-51-000Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented753 reports
- NA 1365-50-000Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented412 reports
- ARTICUL/EZE 1365-21-000Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented1 recall280 reports
- ARTICUL/EZE 1365-11-000Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented1 death262 reports
- LFIT 6260-9-236Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented256 reports
- PINNACLE GRIPTION 1217-32-052Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented2 deaths239 reports
- ELEOS™ 25002111EOnkos Surgical, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented3 deaths230 reports
- Novation 130-36-52Exactech, Inc. · Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Cemented2 recalls124 reports
Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.