REFLECTION 71332540Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · REFLECTION SPHERICAL HEAD SCREW 40MM · Class 2 · Implant
All models of REFLECTION (112)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010463296), received between Oct 2, 2018 and Nov 21, 2019 — classified as 3 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (1 report).
2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K211176, K990666); 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
- Loose or Intermittent Connection1
Patient problems
- Injury3
- Joint Dislocation2
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryNov 21, 2019Loose or Intermittent Connection; Loose or Intermittent Connection
IT WAS REPORTED THAT REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED FOR THE THIRD TIME. ASEPTIC LOOSENING. HIP PREPPED AND DRAPED, JOINTLY OPENED, SPECIMENS TAKEN. JOINT LAVAGED AND DEBRIDED INTENSELY. THE FEMORAL HEAD REMOVED, POLY LINER AND CUP AND SCREWS REMOVED. EXISTING SOCKET REAMED TO A BLEEDING BONE BED. IMPLANT TRIALED, JOINT LAVAGED AGAIN WITH HYDROGEN PEROXIDE AND MORE SALINE. DEFINITIVE ACETABULAR IMPLANT INSERTED WITH BONE CEMENT. TRIPOLAR LINER/HEAD TRIALED VIA REDUCTION, HIP STABLE, DEFINITIVE TRIPOLAR IMPLANTS INSERTED AND HIP REDUCED, HIP CLOSED. NO MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 9353653 ↗InjuryJan 24, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DUE TO DISLOCATION. STEM, HEAD AND ACETABULAR LINER REMOVED.
Patient problems: Injury; Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 8276369 ↗InjuryOct 2, 2018Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CPCS R3 REVISED FOR DISLOCATION. HIP STABLE ON TABLE. IMPINGE ANTERIOR ACETABULAR OSTEOPHYTE. HEAD STEM LINER & SCREWS REMOVED. POLAR CUP CEMENTED INTO SHELL. SMALLER STEM CEMENTED. POLAR ARTICULATION STABLE. NIL IMPLANTS FOR RETRIEVAL.
Patient problems: Injury; Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 7928812 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K211176, K990666. 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-2297-2016 · Jul 6, 2016 · TerminatedSPHERICAL HEAD REFLECTION(R) 6.5 MM CANCELLOUS SCREW, REF 71332525, QTY: (1), STERILE R, smith&nephew Total hip components are indicated for individuals undergoing primary or revis
Other Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, uncemented, metal/polymer, non-porous, calicum-phosphate devices
- Novation 130-32-51Exactech, Inc. · Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Metal/Polymer, Non-Porous, Calicum-Phosphate2 recalls156 reports
- Novation 130-36-53Exactech, Inc. · Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Metal/Polymer, Non-Porous, Calicum-Phosphate2 recalls79 reports
- CORAIL 3L92511Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, uncemented, metal/polymer, non-porous, calicum-phosphate158 reports
- Acumatch A Series 138-36-29Exactech, Inc. · Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Metal/Polymer, Non-Porous, Calicum-Phosphate3 recalls1 report
- Novation 136-32-51Exactech, Inc. · Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Metal/Polymer, Non-Porous, Calicum-Phosphate2 recalls43 reports
- Novation 130-32-53Exactech, Inc. · Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Metal/Polymer, Non-Porous, Calicum-Phosphate2 recalls33 reports
- Novation 132-32-51Exactech, Inc. · Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Metal/Polymer, Non-Porous, Calicum-Phosphate2 recalls26 reports
- Novation 136-36-53Exactech, Inc. · Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Metal/Polymer, Non-Porous, Calicum-Phosphate2 recalls22 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
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