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BIRMINGHAM HIP 90051050Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · BIRMINGHAM HIP TRIAL HEAD 50MM · Class 3

All models of BIRMINGHAM HIP (16)

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 03596010550385), received between Sep 5, 2022 and Sep 5, 2022 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (1 report).

29 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (P040033); 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

  • Fracture1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 5, 2022Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING THE STERILIZATION PROCESS FOR A THR, A BHR TRIAL HEAD 50MM WAS OBSERVED TO BE BROKEN. SURGERY WAS PERFORMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, WITH A SMITH & NEPHEW BACKUP DEVICE INSTEAD. SINCE INCIDENT OCCURRED BEFORE SURGERY, PATIENT WAS NOT YET INVOLVED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15358647 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under P040033. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-2242-2021 · Jul 14, 2021 · Terminated
    smith&nephew BHR SQUARE HEADED NAIL, REF CATALOG NUMBER 999908. For use during orthopedic surgery.
  • Z-2267-2018 · May 11, 2018 · Terminated
    Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Femoral Head: (a) Size 58 mm, REF 74121158 (b) Size 56 mm, REF 74123156
  • Z-2268-2018 · May 11, 2018 · Terminated
    Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Acetabular Cup with Impactor: (a) Size 56 mm, REF 74120156 (b) Size 64 mm, REF 74120164 (c) Size 54 mm, REF 74122154 (d) Size 58 mm, REF 74122158 (e) Siz
  • Z-2745-2015 · Jun 3, 2015 · Terminated
    Smith & Nephew BIRMINGHAM HIP (TM) RESURFACING FEMORAL HEAD, STERILE R, Rx only, REF Numbers: 74121138 (38 MM), 74123140 (40 MM), 74121142 (42 MM), 74123144 (44 MM), 74121146 (46 M
  • Z-2746-2015 · Jun 3, 2015 · Terminated
    Smith & Nephew BIRMINGHAM HIP (TM) RESURFACING ACETABULAR CUP W/IMPACTOR, REF Numbers: 74120144 (44 MM), 74120146 (46 MM), 74122146 (46 MM), 74122148 (48 MM), 74120148 (48 MM), 74
  • Z-2747-2015 · Jun 3, 2015 · Terminated
    Smith & Nephew BIRMINGHAM HIP (TM) RESURFACING DYSPLASIA CUP W/IMPACTOR, REF Numbers: 74120246 (46 MM), 74122248 (48 MM), 74120250 (50 MM), 74122252 (52 MM), 74120254 (54 MM) Pro
  • Z-0016-2008 · Jul 12, 2007 · Terminated
    Smith + Nephew, Birmingham Hip Resurfacing, Acetabular Cup 46 mm cup Ref.: 74120146. Hip implant component.
  • Z-0025-2008 · Jul 12, 2007 · Terminated
    Smith + Nephew, Birmingham Hip Resurfacing, Acetabular Cup, 60 mm cup Ref.: 74120160. Hip implant component.
  • Z-0027-2008 · Jul 12, 2007 · Terminated
    Smith + Nephew, Birmingham Hip Resurfacing, Acetabular Cup, 64 mm cup Ref.: 74120164. Hip implant component.
  • Z-0028-2008 · Jul 12, 2007 · Terminated
    Smith + Nephew, Birmingham Hip Resurfacing, Acetabular Cup, 66 mm cup Ref.: 74120166. Hip implant component.
  • Z-0022-2008 · Jul 12, 2007 · Terminated
    Smith + Nephew, Birmingham Hip Resurfacing, Acetabular Cup, 54 mm cup Ref.: 74120154. Hip implant component.
  • Z-0033-2008 · Jul 12, 2007 · Terminated
    Smith + Nephew, Birmingham Hip Resurfacing, Acetabular Cup, 62 mm cup Ref.: 74120262. Hip implant component.
  • Z-0030-2008 · Jul 12, 2007 · Terminated
    Smith + Nephew, Birmingham Hip Resurfacing, Acetabular Cup, 50 mm cup Ref.: 74120250. Hip implant component.
  • Z-0019-2008 · Jul 12, 2007 · Terminated
    Smith + Nephew, Birmingham Hip Resurfacing, Acetabular Cup, 48 mm cup Ref.: 74120148. Hip implant component.
  • Z-0018-2008 · Jul 12, 2007 · Terminated
    Smith + Nephew, Birmingham Hip Resurfacing, Acetabular Cup, 46 mm cup Ref.: 74120146. Hip implant component.

…and 14 more.

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