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[Recalled] R3(TM) 28 MM I.D., 60 MM O.D. CONSTRAINED LINER, REF 71339160, QTY: (1), STERILE EO, Product Usage: The R3 Constrained liner Acetabular System is a cemented or uncemented prosthesis intended to replace a hip joint. The Const

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A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.

Recall details

ProductR3(TM) 28 MM I.D., 60 MM O.D. CONSTRAINED LINER, REF 71339160, QTY: (1), STERILE EO, Product Usage: The R3 Constrained liner Acetabular System is a cemented or uncemented prosthesis intended to replace a hip joint. The Constrained liner is intended for primary or revision patients at high risk
Brand / manufacturerSmith & Nephew, Inc.
Categorydevice
Issuing authorityFDA_DEVICE
ReferenceZ-1738-2015
Country of noticeUnited States
Risk levelClass II
Hazard typerecall
Notice date06 May 2015
EAN / barcode71339160

Why it was recalled

According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: The R3 Constrained outer liner locking groove diameter is 0.030 inches oversized and may not allow the locking ring to engage into the R3 shell.

This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

What to do if you own this product

Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.

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