OXINIUM 71342608Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · OXINIUM FEMORAL HEAD 12/14 TAPER 26 MM +8 · Class 2 · Implant
All models of OXINIUM (36)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010488916), received between Oct 5, 2017 and Sep 12, 2022 — classified as 5 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Separation” (2 reports).
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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Separation2
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
Patient problems
- Joint Dislocation3
- Injury2
- Unspecified Infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjurySep 12, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, AFTER A THA WAS PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2022, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A DISLOCATION. THIS ADVERSE EVENT WAS SOLVED BY A REVISION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2022, WHERE THE OXINIUM FEM HD 12/14 26 MM +8 WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. CURRENT HEALTH STATUS OF PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 15407807 ↗InjuryAug 12, 2019Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DUE TO A DISLOCATION.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 8884442 ↗InjuryDec 21, 2018Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED. LOCKING RING WAS DISASSEMBLED WITH THE BIPOLAR CUP IN VIVO. BIPOLAR CUP AND HEAD WERE REVISED.
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 8192739 ↗InjurySep 12, 2018Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A REVISION SURGERY WILL BE SCHEDULED SINCE THE HEAD OF TANDEM BIPOLAR WAS DISLOCATED.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 7869421 ↗InjuryOct 5, 2017Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DUE TO INFECTION.
Patient problems: Injury; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 6917670 ↗
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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