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Device product

R3(TM) 22 MM I.D., 58 MM O.D. CONSTRAINED LINER, REF 71339158, QTY: (1), STERILE EO. Product Usage: The R3 Constrained liner Acetabular System is a cemented or uncemented prosthesis intended to replace a hip joint. The Constrained liner is intended for primary or revision patients at high risk for hip dislocation due to a history of prior dislocation, bone loss, soft tissue laxity, neuromuscular disease, or intra-operative instability and for whom all other options to constrained acetabular components have been considered. The R3 Constrained liner is intended for single use only.

Z-1737-2015

May 06, 2015

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Event
Event 71330
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
12 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1737-2015

Official wording

Reason: The R3 Constrained outer liner locking groove diameter is 0.030 inches oversized and may not allow the locking ring to engage into the R3 shell.

Code information: Lot numbers: 14GM08613, 14HM08037

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of CA, FL, IL, IN, MI, NE, NY, TN, TX, VA, WI and the countries of Australia, Switzerland, Chile, Canada, and Spain

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The R3 Constrained outer liner locking groove diameter is 0.030 inches oversized and may not allow the locking ring to engage into the R3 shell.

Field note

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