R3 STIKTITE 71331846Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010597564), received between Dec 2, 2018 and Nov 5, 2024 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

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

7 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K070756, 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionNov 5, 2024Unintended Movement; Unintended Movement

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A THR, AFTER IMPLANTING A R3 0 HOLE ACET SHELL 46MM, IT MOVED OUT OF POSITIONING CAUSING IT TO BE DISCARDED AND REPLACED FOR A 3 HOLE CUP. THERE WAS NO DELAY AND THE PROCEDURE WAS FINISHED USING A SMITH & NEPHEW BACK UP. PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED.

  Patient problems: Perforation

  MAUDE report 20610383 ↗
• InjuryDec 2, 2018Degraded; Degraded

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A REVISION OF R3 HOLE CUP SIZE 46 WITH 20 DEGREE 28/46 LINER AND COCR FEMORAL HEAD SZ 28 DUE TO OSTEOLYSIS CAUSING WEAR ON THE LINER. ORIGINAL TOTAL HIP WAS COMPLETED IN THE 1990'S UNABLE TO LOCATE EXACT DATES.

  Patient problems: Injury; Osteolysis

  MAUDE report 8123189 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K070756, K211176. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-0326-2025 · Oct 15, 2024 · Open, Classified
  Tandem 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-2335-2020 · Apr 22, 2020 · Open, Classified
  smith&nephew R3 MULTI HOLE HEMISPHERICAL STIKTITE COATED SHELL, manufactured in the following sizes: Sizes REF/product number 48MM 71338663 50MM 71338664 52MM 71338665 54MM 7133866
• Z-2333-2020 · Apr 22, 2020 · Open, Classified
  smith&nephew R3 THREE HOLE HEMISPHERICAL STIKTITE COATED SHELL, manufactured in the following sizes: Size REF/product number 40MM 71335540 42MM 71335542 44MM 71335544 46MM 71335546
• Z-2332-2020 · Apr 22, 2020 · Open, Classified
  smith&nephew R3 ZERO HOLE HA COATED HEMISPHERICAL STIKTITE COATED SHELL, manufactured in the following sizes: Size REF/product number 42MM 71332242 46MM 71332246 48MM 71332248 50MM
• Z-2331-2020 · Apr 22, 2020 · Open, Classified
  smith&nephew R3 NO HOLE HEMISPHERICAL STIKTITE COATED SHELL, manufactured in the following sizes: Size REF/product number 42MM 71331842 48MM 71331848 50MM 71331850 52MM 71331852 5
• Z-2336-2020 · Apr 22, 2020 · Open, Classified
  smith&nephew R3 MULTI HOLE HA COATED HEMISPHERICAL STIKTITE COATED SHELL, manufactured in the following sizes: Size REF/product number 48MM 71338733 50MM 71338734 52MM 71338735 54M
• Z-2334-2020 · Apr 22, 2020 · Open, Classified
  smith&nephew R3 THREE HOLE HA COATED HEMISPHERICAL STIKTITE COATED SHELL, manufactured in the following sizes: Size REF/product number 42MM 71331942 46MM 71331946 48MM 71331948 50M