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High RiskFDAfda-Z-2268-2018CRASH

Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Acetabular Cup with Impactor: (a) Size 56 mm, REF 74120156 (b) Size 64 mm, REF 74120164 (c) Size 54 mm, REF...

Units Affected
6
Recall Date
May 11, 2018
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Crash

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2268-2018.

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

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2268-2018.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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  4. If you have experienced a reaction, seek medical care and report it to the FDA via MedWatch.
  5. For the official FDA notice, visit the FDA recalls page.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2268-2018.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

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Smith & Nephew, Inc. Recall FAQ

Smith & Nephew, Inc. is the subject of a medical devices safety report: Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Acetabular Cup with Impactor: (a) Size 56 mm, REF 74120156 (b) Size 64 mm, REF 74120164 (c) Size 54 mm, REF.... The notice was published on May 11, 2018 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 6 units are potentially affected.