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Smith & Nephew, Inc. recalls smith&nephew R3 THREE HOLE HEMISPHERICAL STIKTITE COATED SHELL, manufactured in the following sizes: Size REF/product n…

Recall date
April 22, 2020
Source
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report
Recall number
Z-2333-2020
FDA classification
Class II
Brand / firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Sold / distributed
Worldwide

Why it was recalled

A manufacturing error resulted in out of specification R3 Acetabular Shells

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

What was recalled

smith&nephew R3 THREE HOLE HEMISPHERICAL STIKTITE COATED SHELL, manufactured in the following sizes: Size REF/product number 40MM 71335540 42MM 71335542 44MM 71335544 46MM 71335546 48MM 71335548 50MM 71335550 52MM 71335552 54MM 71335554 56MM 71335556 58MM 71335558 60MM 71335560 Orthopedic implant component.

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