[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
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
| Product | 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 Constrained liner is intended for primary or revision patients at high risk |
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| Brand / manufacturer | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-1738-2015 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class II |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 06 May 2015 |
| EAN / barcode | 71339160 |
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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