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Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Acetabular Cup with Impactor recallZ-2268-2018 · Smith & Nephew, Inc. · initiated May 11, 2018

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in May 2018

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Smith & Nephew, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

The affected devices are manufactured to the same design specification as products intended for sale and use in the US but do not contain the FDA approved labeling (i.e., IFU and Patient Information Brochure). The affected devices were distributed in the US with the IFU intended for use outside of the US

FDA root cause category: Process control

What the company is doing

The firm initiated the recall by email and letter on 05/11/2018. Consignees are asked to inspect inventory, locate and quarantine affected, unused devices. Affected product will be returned to Smith & Nephew.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2268-2018
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
May 11, 2018
Posted by the FDA
May 21, 2018
Recalling firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Quantity
6 units
Product code
NXT
FDA submissions
P040033
Distribution
OH, TX, CO, TN, MI, PA, NJ

Product description

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) Size 60 mm, REF 74122160 (f) Size 62 mm, REF 74122162

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

(a) Size 56 mm, REF 74120156, Lot 16CW01824 (b) Size 64 mm, REF 74120164, Lot 16DW10975 (c) Size 54 mm, REF 74122154, Lot 16BW17747 (d) Size 58 mm, REF 74122158, Lot 16CW16199 (e) Size 60 mm, REF 74122160, Lot 08GW18001B (f) Size 62 mm, REF 74122162, Lot 16CW20851

Other devices under the same FDA submission

57 devices cleared under P040033 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 80126).

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