Smith & Nephew, Inc. recalls R3(TM) 22 MM I.D., 52 MM O.D. CONSTRAINED LINER, REF 71339152, QTY: (1), STERILE EO. Product Usage: The R3 Constrained…

Recall date

May 6, 2015

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1735-2015

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of CA, FL, IL, IN, MI, NE, NY, TN, TX, VA, WI and the countries of Australia, Switzerland, Chile, Canada, and Spain

Why it was recalled

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.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

R3(TM) 22 MM I.D., 52 MM O.D. CONSTRAINED LINER, REF 71339152, 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 for hip dislocation due to a history of prior dislocation, bone loss, soft tissue laxity, neuromuscular disease, or intra-operative instability and for whom all other options to constrained acetabular components have been considered. The R3 Constrained liner is intended for single use only.