R3 TM CERAMIC ACETABULAR LINER, BIOLOX FORTE, 36 MM O.D. 54 MM O.D., REF 71338954, STERILE R, QTY (1), Smith & Nephew, I

FDA device recall Z-2056-2011 · posted 2011-04-22 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Smith & Nephew Inc

Reason for recall

During the manufacturing process for several batches of R3 Ceramic Liners, the titanium rings were pressed onto the ceramic component with a higher force than allowed by manufacturing specifications. This has the potential to result in lower than expected strength for the liners.

Action taken

All affected Smith & Nephew Distributors were notified via email and the hospitals were notified by letter delivered by Fed-Ex on 3/11/2011. They were instructed to immediately cease distribution, quarantine affected product for return, if product further distributed, identify customers and immediately notify them of recall. Please contact Mr. David Archer, Group Director, at 701.396.2121, ext. 5373, if you have questions.

Root cause

Employee error

Status

Terminated

Product code

MRA

Quantity affected

571 units

Distribution

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA, and WI

Date initiated

2011-03-11

Date posted

2011-04-22

Date terminated

2012-02-08

Location

Memphis, TN