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smith&nephew R3 MULTI HOLE HA COATED HEMISPHERICAL STIKTITE COATED SHELL, manufactured in the following sizes: Size REF/product number 48MM 71338733 50MM 71338734 52MM 71338735 54MM 71338736 56MM 71338737 58MM 71338738 62MM 71338740 64MM 71338741 Orthopedic implant component.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: April 22, 2020 Smith & Nephew Implants & Prosthetics

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    71338733, Lot Numbers: 19DM28110, 19DM28106, 19DM28106A 71338734, Lot Numbers: 19DM28114 71338735, Lot Numbers: 19DM28116 71338736, Lot Numbers: 19EM19673, 19EM19683, 19EM19678 71338737, Lot Numbers: 18JM12872 71338738, Lot Numbers: 18FM02387 71338740, Lot Numbers: 18JM02713 71338741, Lot Numbers: 19AM22770, 19AM22770A
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
A manufacturing error resulted in out of specification R3 Acetabular Shells
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

smith&nephew R3 MULTI HOLE HA COATED HEMISPHERICAL STIKTITE COATED SHELL, manufactured in the following sizes: Size REF/product number 48MM 71338733 50MM 71338734 52MM 71338735 54MM 71338736 56MM 71338737 58MM 71338738 62MM 71338740 64MM 71338741 Orthopedic implant component.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

71338733, Lot Numbers: 19DM28110, 19DM28106, 19DM28106A 71338734, Lot Numbers: 19DM28114 71338735, Lot Numbers: 19DM28116 71338736, Lot Numbers: 19EM19673, 19EM19683, 19EM19678 71338737, Lot Numbers: 18JM12872 71338738, Lot Numbers: 18FM02387 71338740, Lot Numbers: 18JM02713 71338741, Lot Numbers: 19AM22770, 19AM22770A

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2336-2020

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