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Health product recall

BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING SYSTEM (2015-03-25)

Starting date:
March 25, 2015
Posting date:
April 27, 2015
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-53075

Recalled Products

  1. BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING SYSTEM (BHR) - MODULAR FEMORAL HEADS
  2. BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING SYSTEM (BHR) - MODULAR TAPER SLEEVES

Reason

Smith & Nephew became aware of new information relating to the performance of Birmingham hip modular head (BHMH). Recent registry and clinical data showed a decline in the performance of the BHMH. Based on its analysis of this information, Smith & Nephew considers that patients implanted with the BHMH device may be at greater risk of revision surgery.

Affected products

A. BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING SYSTEM (BHR) - MODULAR FEMORAL HEADS

Lot or serial number

All lots.

Model or catalog number
  • 74222138
  • 74222140
  • 74222142
  • 74222144
  • 74222146
  • 74222148
  • 74222150
  • 74222152
  • 74222154
  • 74222156
  • 74222158
Companies
Manufacturer
Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Ltd.,
Harrison Way,
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
CV31 3HL
UNITED KINGDOM

B. BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING SYSTEM (BHR) - MODULAR TAPER SLEEVES

Lot or serial number

All lots.

Model or catalog number
  • 74222100
  • 74222200
  • 74222300
  • 74222400
Companies
Manufacturer
Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Ltd.,
Harrison Way,
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
CV31 3HL
UNITED KINGDOM