FDAClass IIJanuary 13, 2016

Birmingham HIP Resurfacing Modular Head recall: Labeling Error

BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING MODULAR HEAD, REF numbers: 74121238, MODULAR HEAD 38 MM -8MM 74121242, MODULAR HEAD 42 MM -8MM 74121246, MODULAR HEAD 46 MM…

Why was Birmingham HIP Resurfacing Modular Head recalled?

The 16 devices distributed in the United States were incorrectly labeled as the monoblock Birmingham Hip Modular Head, with labeling not cleared for marketing in the US. The actual devices were monoblock Modular Femoral Head for hemiarthroplasty use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

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Product
BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING MODULAR HEAD, REF numbers: 74121238, MODULAR HEAD 38 MM -8MM 74121242, MODULAR HEAD 42 MM -8MM 74121246, MODULAR HEAD 46 MM…
Recalling firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Quantity
16 units in US
Distribution
Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, France, UAE, Austria, Australia, Belgium, CANADA, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland, UK, Hong Kong, ISRAEL, India, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, PORTUGAL, Sweden, SINGAPORE, Thailand, Turkey, and SOUTH AFRICA.
Recall date
January 13, 2016
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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