Events

Recall of Device Recall Reflection Interfit Shell, 52 MM OD, 3 HOLE

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
    67404
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1066-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-01-23
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-02-21
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-11-15
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=125406
  • 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
    Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, uncemented, metal/polymer, porous - Product Code MBL
  • Reason
    Inner spherical radius of the shell is undersized.
  • Action
    Smith & Nephew Inc. sent an Urgent - Product Recall 1st Notification letter dated January 23, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customers. Actions for Hospital Representatives: 1. Please inspect your inventory and locate any unused devices from the above listed product and batch numbers, and quarantine them immediately. 2. Complete the last two columns in the Inventory Return Certification Form on the following page, indicating the quantities that need to be returned, and include your phone and fax number in the spaces provided. If you do not have product to return, please place an x in the column No product to return. 3. Please contact Smith & Nephews Safety Affairs Department via email at FieldActions@smith-nephew.com or fax +1-901-566-7975 to obtain a return authorization (RA) number. 4. Return any affected product to the address listed on the Inventory Return Certification Form. Please indicate the RA number on your return shipment. Actions for Smith & Nephew Inventory Specialists 1. Please inspect your inventory and locate any unused devices from the above listed product and batch numbers, cease distribution and use of those products, and quarantine them immediately. 2. Carry out a physical count of all affected product in your territory and record this data on the Inventory Return Certification Form on the following page. 3. If you do not have product to return, please place an x in the column No Product to Return, and then fill in the Acknowledgement of Responsibility at the bottom of the form. 4. Fax a copy of the completed Inventory Return Certification Form to: +1-901-566-7975 5. If you have affected products, return the product, along with the completed Inventory Return Certification Form, to the address indicated

Device

Device Recall Reflection Interfit Shell, 52 MM OD, 3 HOLE
  • Model / Serial
    Batch No. 13EM03053
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution: US Distribution to NJ and FL; and the countries of: Colombia and Costa Rica.
  • Product Description
    Reflection Interfit Shell, 52 MM OD, 3 HOLE, REF 71336052, QTY 1, STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc. || Indications for use include cemented or uncemented total hip arthroplasty for rheumatoid arthritis; osteoarthritis; post traumatic arthritis, avascular necrosis; femoral and neck fractures; osteomyelitis; fracture, dislocation of the hip; and unsuccessful cup arthroplasty, endoprosthesis, femoral osteotomy, or girdlestone resection.
  • 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