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R3 71367952Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · R3 20 DEGREE 36MM INNER DIAMETER TRIAL ACETABULAR LINER 52MM OUTER DIAMETER · Class 2

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010599872), received between Mar 10, 2022 and May 30, 2023 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

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

2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K123598); 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

  • Break1
  • Fracture1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionMay 30, 2023Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A THR, A PIECE ON A R3 20 DEG +4 XLPE ACET LNR 32MM X 52MM BROKE OFF WHEN TAKING IT OUT, EVEN THOUGH IT LOCKED INTO THE SHELL CORRECTLY. ADDITIONALLY, NO PIECES WERE LEFT INSIDE THE PATIENT. SURGERY WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, WITH THE SAME DEVICE. PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED AS CONSEQUENCE OF THIS PROBLEM.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17021220 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 10, 2022Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A THR SURGERY, THE LOCKING TAB OF AN R3 20DEG 36MM TRIAL 52MM BROKE. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED; HOWEVER, A NON-SIGNIFICANT DELAY OCCURRED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THIS ISSUE. NO OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13725421 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K123598. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-0730-2019 · Jan 7, 2019 · Terminated
    SL PLUS MIA DOUBLE OFFSET ADAPTER RIGHT 60/25MM, S&N 75004613
  • Z-1008-2017 · Nov 16, 2016 · Terminated
    REFLECTION(R) DEAD BLOW MALLET, REF 71362106, QTY: (1), NON-STERILE, Smith & Nephew, Inc,. Memphis, TN 38116

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