Events

Recall of Device Recall Oxinium

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Smith & Nephew Inc.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    52615
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0389-2010
  • Event Initiated Date
    2009-01-23
  • Event Date Posted
    2009-11-20
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-02-07
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=83472
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Hip joint metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis - Product Code JDI
  • Reason
    Radius at the end of the taper of the femoral implant is smaller than specification. this error could result in the tapers not locking fully or properly on femoral stems or in causing impingement and/or increased wear debris. the deficiency may not be noticed by the user. impingement and/or wear debris may lead to revision.
  • Action
    All affected Smith & Nephew Sales Representatives were notified of problem and the recall overnight mail on 01/23/2009. All affected Smith & Nephew International Distributors were notified via email and telephone on 01/23/2009. They were instructed to immediately quarantine the product for return. Further questions are directed to the contacts at Smith and Nephew listed in the letter.

Device

Device Recall Oxinium
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Numbers: 08BM09885, 08EM06396, 08FM14910, 08HM10480, 08KM07754, 08KM12526, 08HM03206, 08GM03007R, 08EM19444, 08EM19445, 08EM19446, 08EM20186, 08FM00231, 08RM00242, 08FM03526, 08FM04628, 08FM05689, 08FM06247, 08FM14906, 08FM17347, 08FM22085, 08FM22087, 08GM03007, 08GM03489, 08GM06660, 08GM11382, 08GM11425, 08GM12094, 08GM13061, 08GM17805, 08GM18609, 08HM02631, 08HM03926, 08HM10037, 08HM13107, 08HM13118, 08HM16147, 08HM16150, 08HM17621, 08HM18516, 08JM00370, 08JM04970, 08JM04971, 08JM05505, 08JM05506, 08JM08122, 08JM09041, 08JM11262, 08JM14571, 08JM15417, 08JM19246, 08JM19247, 08JM19248, 08JM20328, 08JM21716, 08JM21717, 08JM21718, 08KM03713, 08KM07732, 08KM14807, 08KM20680, 08KM23716, 08LM01328, 08LM02300, 08LM11759, 08LM12842, and 08LM13924
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide; 17 international: Switzerland, Dubai, Brazil, Canada, South Africa, Australia, Belgium, Spain, Thailand Turkey, Costa Rica, Denmark, India, Italy, and France.
  • Product Description
    Oxinium Femoral Head, 36 MM OD-3, 12/14 Taper, REF 71343603, Sterile, Smith & Nephew, Memphis TN 38116
  • Manufacturer
    Smith & Nephew Inc

Manufacturer

Smith & Nephew Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Smith & Nephew Inc, 1450 E. Brooks Rd, Memphis TN 38116
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Smith & Nephew plc
  • Source
    USFDA