FDAJune 3, 2015device

Smith & Nephew BIRMINGHAM HIP (TM) RESURFACING FEMORAL HEAD, STERILE R, Rx only, REF Numbers: 74121138 (38 MM), 74123140 (40 MM), 74121142 (42 MM), 74123144 (44 MM), 74121146 (46 MM). Product Usage: Hip joint prosthesis

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

The firm observed that the BIRMINGHAM HIP(TM) Resurfacing (BHR) System had revision rates which were higher than established benchmarks.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

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