OXINIUM 71342600Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · OXINIUM FEMORAL HEAD 12/14 TAPER 26 MM +0 · Class 2 · Implant
All models of OXINIUM (36)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010488893), received between May 17, 2018 and Sep 9, 2025 — classified as 6 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).
2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K021673, K211176, K240783); 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem4
- Break1
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
Patient problems
- Joint Dislocation4
- Failure of Implant1
- Injury1
- Medical device site infection1
- Unspecified Infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjurySep 9, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, AFTER A THR HAD BEEN PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2024, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED AN INFECTION. THIS ADVERSE EVENT WAS SOLVED BY REVISION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2025, IN WHICH ONE (1) OXINIUM FEM HD 12/14 26 MM +0 AND ONE (1) TNDM BP SHL/XLPE LNR 42OD 26ID WERE EXPLANTED. THE PATIENT'S CURRENT HEALTH STATUS IS UNKNOWN. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Medical device site infection
MAUDE report 23004323 ↗InjuryMar 1, 2022Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, AFTER A LEFT THR SURGERY HAD BEEN PERFORMED ON AN UNSPECIFIED DATE, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED DISLOCATION. THIS ADVERSE EVENT WAS ADDRESSED BY REVISION SURGERY TO EXCHANGE THE OXINIUM FEM HD 12/14 26 MM +0, WITH COMPETITOR PRODUCTS. THE PATIENT CURRENT HEALTH STATUS IS UNKNOWN. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 13635967 ↗InjuryJan 6, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DUE TO DISLOCATION, THE FOLLOWING DEVICES WERE REMOVED: OXINIUM FEMORAL HEAD 12/14 26 MM, ANTHOLOGY STANDARD OFFSET POROUS PLUS HA STEM SIZE 5 AND TNDM BP SHL/XLPE LNR 46OD 26ID. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A SMITH & NEPHEW BACK-UP DEVICE. IT IS UNKNOWN IF A SURGICAL DELAY HAPPENED. NO OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 11126052 ↗InjuryOct 28, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DUE TO DISLOCATION. NO MORE INFORMATION WAS INITIALLY PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Injury; Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 10745216 ↗InjurySep 29, 2020Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD IMPLANTED SMITH AND NEPHEW DEVICES. THE PATIENT WAS EXPERIENCED INFECTION AND FEVER. REVISION SURGERY IS PLANNED TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE ON (B)(6) 2020. THE DOCTOR SAYS THE DEVICES ARE NOT DEFECTIVE. 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 10604080 ↗InjuryMay 17, 2018Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DUE TO FREQUENT DISLOCATION. THE PATIENT HAD ACETABULAR DYSPLASIA. THE SURGEON THOUGHT THIS REVISION WAS NOT A PRODUCT FAILURE. NO MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 7522489 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K021673, K211176, K240783. 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-1901-2024 · Apr 24, 2024 · Open, Classifiedsmith&nephew OXINIUM Femoral Head 12/14 Taper, REF 71343204, 32 MM OD +4, Sterile; and smith&nephew, 12/14 Taper, REF 71343604, 36 MM M / +4
Other Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented devices
- BIOLOX DELTA 1365-32-310Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented551 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-052Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented481 reports
- BIOLOX DELTA 1365-32-320Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented1 death314 reports
- BIOLOX DELTA 1365-36-720Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented1 death189 reports
- DJO SURGICAL 400-03-362Encore Medical, L.P. · Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented187 reports
- Anthology 71365705Smith & Nephew, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented176 reports
- BIOLOX DELTA 1365-40-710Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented170 reports
- PINNACLE GRIPTION 1217-32-054Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented169 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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