BIRMINGHAM HIPRecalls & reported problems across all models
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 16 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 58
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 19
- Recalls
- 0
We found 16 models of BIRMINGHAM HIP by Smith & Nephew, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 58 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Mar 6, 2018 and Mar 31, 2026 — classified as 19 injuries, 39 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (34 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported BIRMINGHAM HIP problems
Device problems
- Break34
- Fracture8
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem3
- Material Twisted/Bent3
- Crack2
- Degraded2
- Dull, Blunt2
- Naturally Worn2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions42
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient4
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient4
- Injury3
- Joint Dislocation3
- Failure of Implant2
- No Patient Involvement2
- Loss of Range of Motion1
BIRMINGHAM HIP models
16 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- BIRMINGHAM HIP 90128257Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Metal, Resurfacing28 reports
- BIRMINGHAM HIP 90127619Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Metal, Resurfacing8 reports
- BIRMINGHAM HIP 999908Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/metal, resurfacing4 reports
- BIRMINGHAM HIP 74121650Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented3 reports
- BIRMINGHAM HIP 74121654Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented2 reports
- BIRMINGHAM HIP 900001Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Metal, Resurfacing2 reports
- BIRMINGHAM HIP 999907ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT2 reports
- BIRMINGHAM HIP 90128285Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Metal, Resurfacing1 report
- BIRMINGHAM HIP 74121642Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented1 report
- BIRMINGHAM HIP 74121646PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 report
- BIRMINGHAM HIP 74121658Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented1 report
- BIRMINGHAM HIP 999905Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/metal, resurfacing1 report
- BIRMINGHAM HIP 90127555Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Metal, Resurfacing1 report
- BIRMINGHAM HIP 90127600Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Metal, Resurfacing1 report
- BIRMINGHAM HIP 90127613Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Metal, Resurfacing1 report
- BIRMINGHAM HIP 90051050Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Metal, Resurfacing1 report
Recent BIRMINGHAM HIP adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 31, 2026Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING SURGERY, WHILE IMPACTING THE METAL PIECE OF ONE (1) BHR CURVED CUP INTRODUCER, USE TO HOLD AN ALIGNMENT TOWER, THE PIECE DISLODGED AND FLEW OFF THE DEVICE. THIS PIECE IS NOT REMOVAL. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING THE SAME DEVICE. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24750419 ↗MalfunctionMar 9, 2026Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A BHR HIP RESURFACING SURGERY, THE WIRE ATTACHMENT OF ONE (1) BHR CURVED CUP INTRODUCER BROKE OFF AS CUP WAS BEING IMPACTED. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, AFTER A NON-SIGNIFICANT DELAY, USING THE SAME DEVICE. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24542283 ↗InjuryFeb 8, 2026Degraded
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, AFTER A THR SURGERY HAD BEEN PERFORMED IN (B)(6) 2022, THE PATIENT FELT SOME CLUNKING IN (B)(6) 2025, AND WHILE PLAYING PICKLEBALL IN (B)(6) 2026, HE FELT A BIG CLUNK. X-RAY REVEALED WHAT APPEARED TO BE A DISSOCIATED 54/28MM BH DUAL MOBILITY INSERT. THIS ADVERSE EVENT WAS SOLVED BY A REVISION SURGERY PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2026, IN WHICH THE 54/28MM BH DUAL MOBILITY INSERT, THE OXINIUM FEM HD 12/14 28MM +0, AND THE ACETLR CUP HAP 60MM W/ IMPTR WERE EXPLANTED. FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWED THE 54/28MM BH DUAL MOBILITY INSERT WAS HEAVILY WORN. THE CURRENT HEALTH STATUS OF PATIENT IS GOOD.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 24288370 ↗MalfunctionAug 14, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A THR SURGERY THE TIP OF ONE (1) BHR CURVED CUP INTRODUCER BROKE. THE PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING A SN BACK-UP DEVICE. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THIS ISSUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22804819 ↗MalfunctionApr 11, 2025Fracture; Solder Joint Fracture; Fracture; Solder Joint Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A THR SURGERY, ONE (1) BHR CURVED CUP INTRODUCER BROKE DURING USE. A WELD BROKE LOOSE. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING THE SAME DEVICE. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THIS ISSUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21827934 ↗MalfunctionNov 26, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING BHR SURGERY, A BHR CURVED CUP INTRODUCER BROKE DURING IMPACTION OF CUP. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, AFTER A NON-SIGNIFICANT DELAY, WITH A S+N BACK-UP DEVICE. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS EVENT CAUSED AN INJURY TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20783886 ↗MalfunctionMay 14, 2024Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BOLT OF A BHR CURVED CUP INTRODUCER FRACTURED DURING IMPACTION. NOTHING FELL INTO THE WOUND. THE PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED WITHOUT ANY DELAY. NO BACK-UP DEVICE NEEDED AS THE PART BROKE UPON FINAL MALLET HIT. PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED AS CONSEQUENCE OF THIS PROBLEM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19313186 ↗MalfunctionAug 2, 2023Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A BHR PROCEDURE, THE ATTACHMENT FOR THE CROSSBAR OF THE BHR CURVED CUP INTRODUCER BROKE OFF. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING THE SAME DEVICE. PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED AS CONSEQUENCE OF THIS PROBLEM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17440563 ↗MalfunctionMar 13, 2023Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A BHR SURGERY, THE TIP OF A BHR CURVED CUP INTRODUCER BROKE WHILE IMPACTING. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, USING A S+N BACK-UP DEVICE. PATIENT WAS NOT INJURED AS CONSEQUENCE OF THIS PROBLEM. IT IS UNKNOWN IF A DELAY OCCURRED DUE TO THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16527361 ↗MalfunctionFeb 14, 2023Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A THR, THE CENTRAL THREAD OF ONE (1) BHR CURVED CUP INTRODUCER SNAPPED UPON IMPACTION. THERE WAS NO DELAY AND PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THIS ISSUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16372806 ↗MalfunctionSep 12, 2022Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, AFTER A THR, A OXNM FEM HD 28 MM +12 DISASSOCIATED FROM A 50/28 MM BH DUAL MOBILITY INSERT. PATIENT WALKED ON IT FOR SOME TIME BEFORE SEEKING MEDICAL ATTENTION. CUP WAS REVISED AND A NEW FEMORAL HEAD IMPLANTED. ECHELON STEM WAS WELL FIXED AND REMAINED. SURGERY WAS PERFORMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, WITH A COMPETITOR BACK-UP DEVICE INSTEAD. NO OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 15407853 ↗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 ↗MalfunctionAug 28, 2022Fracture; Material Twisted/Bent; Fracture; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A THR, WHILE PREPPING A BHR DYSPLASIA DRILL 3.2MM TO BE USED, THE DRILL WAS BENT AND THE SURGICAL TECH ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE BEND, WHICH CAUSED THE TIP TO BREAK OFF ALTOGETHER. SURGERY WAS PERFORMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, WITH A BACK-UP COMPETITOR DEVICE INSTEAD. PATIENT WAS NOT INJURED AS CONSEQUENCE OF THIS PROBLEM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15307921 ↗InjuryJul 1, 2022Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A BHR SURGERY, A BHR VENTING CANNULA 2.3MM BROKE WHEN TRYING TO PULL IT OUT OF THE FEMUR. SURGEON WAS ABLE TO PULL THE REST OF THE CANNULA OUT WITH THE RONGUER (REPORTED UNDER REPORT NUMBER 3005975929-2022-00400). A BIRMINGHAM HIP BLUNT TROCAR OBTURATOR BROKE TOO. SURGERY WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, WITH A BACK-UP DEVICE. PATIENT WAS NOT INJURED AS CONSEQUENCE OF THIS PROBLEM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14883805 ↗MalfunctionJan 19, 2022Crack; Crack
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BLUE RUBBER OF THE BHR HEAD IMPACTOR IS CRACKING. AS THIS WAS NOTICED UPON FIELD INSPECTION, NO PATIENT WAS INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13295322 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- 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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