Class 2 Device Recall Modular Necks

• Date Initiated by Firm: November 15, 2016
• Create Date: January 04, 2017
• Recall Status: Terminated on August 19, 2019
• Recall Number: Z-0946-2017
• Recall Event ID: 75873
• 510(K)Number: K072417 K080625
• Product Classification: Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, uncemented, metal/polymer, non-porous, calicum-phosphate - Product Code MEH
• Product: Modular Necks:; The Modular SMF(TM) and Modular REDAPT(TM) Hip Systems are indicated for individuals undergoing primary and revision surgery where other treatments or devices have failed in rehabilitating hips damaged as a result of trauma or non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD) or any of its composite diagnoses of osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, traumatic arthritis, slipped capital epiphysis, fused hip, fracture of the pelvis, and diastrophic variant. Hip components are also indicated for inflammatory degenerative joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis secondary to a variety of diseases and anomalies, and congenital dysplasia; treatments of nonunion, femoral neck fracture and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur with head involvement that are unmanageable using other techniques; endoprosthesis, femoral osteotomy, or Girdlestone resection; fracture-dislocation of the hip; and correction of deformity. The Modular SMF(TM) and Modular REDAPT(TM) Hip Systems are intended for single use only and are to be implanted without bone cement.
• Code Information: 71352111 STANDARD OFFSET NEUTRAL MODULAR NECK 71352112 HIGH OFFSET NEUTRAL MODULAR NECK 71352116 LEFT ANTEVERTED MODULAR NECK 71352117 RIGHT ANTEVERTED MODULAR NECK 71354061 MOD NECK HO +10 NECK HEIGHT The Modular SMF(TM) and Modular REDAPT(TM) Hip Systems are indicated for individuals undergoing primary and revision surgery where other treatments or devices have failed in rehabilitating hips damaged as a result of trauma or non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD) or any of its composite diagnoses of osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, traumatic arthritis, slipped capital epiphysis, fused hip, fracture of the pelvis, and diastrophic variant. Hip components are also indicated for inflammatory degenerative joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis secondary to a variety of diseases and anomalies, and congenital dysplasia; treatments of nonunion, femoral neck fracture and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur with head involvement that are unmanageable using other techniques; endoprosthesis, femoral osteotomy, or Girdlestone resection; fracture-dislocation of the hip; and correction of deformity. The Modular SMF(TM) and Modular REDAPT(TM) Hip Systems are intended for single use only and are to be implanted without bone cement.
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Smith & Nephew, Inc.; 1450 E Brooks Rd; Memphis TN 38116-1804
• For Additional Information Contact: David Snyder; 978-749-1440
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: All lots of modular neck hip prostheses are being recalled due to a higher than anticipated complaint and adverse event trend.
• FDA Determined Cause: Device Design
• Action: Smith & Nephew sent an Urgent Product Recall Notification letter dated November 15, 2016, to all affected customers. Customers were instructed to inspect their inventory and locate any unused devices and quarantine immediately. Complete the Inventory Return Certification Form and obtain a return authorization (RA) number if there was product to return. For questions regarding this recall call 978-749-1440.
• Quantity in Commerce: 13671 units
• Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Switzerland, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Dubai, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Puerto Rico, Portugal, Russia, Turkey, and South Africa.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = MEH and Original Applicant = SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.