Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING MODULAR HEAD Recalled by Smith & Nephew, Inc. Due to The 16 devices distributed in the United States...
What You Should Do
Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Smith & Nephew, Inc. directly.
Affected Products
BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING MODULAR HEAD, REF numbers: 74121238, MODULAR HEAD 38 MM -8MM 74121242, MODULAR HEAD 42 MM -8MM 74121246, MODULAR HEAD 46 MM -8MM 74121250, MODULAR HEAD 50 MM -8MM 74121254, MODULAR HEAD 54 MM -8MM 74121258, MODULAR HEAD 58 MM -8MM 74121338, MODULAR HEAD 3 8MM -4 (SHORT) 74121342, MODULAR HEAD 42 MM -4 (SHORT) 74121346, MODULAR HEAD 46 MM -4 (SHORT) 74121350, MODULAR HEAD 50 MM -4 (SHORT) 74121354, MODULAR HEAD 54 MM -4 (SHORT) 74121358, MODULAR HEAD 58 MM -4 (SHORT) 74121438, MODULAR HEAD 38 MM +0 (MED) 74121442, MODULAR HEAD 42 MM +0 (MED) 74121446, MODULAR HEAD 46 MM +0 (MED) 74121450, MODULAR HEAD 50 MM +0 (MED) 74121454, MODULAR HEAD 54 MM +0 (MED) 74121458, MODULAR HEAD 58 MM +0 (MED) 74121538, MODULAR HEAD 38 MM +4 (LONG) 74121542, MODULAR HEAD 42 MM +4 (LONG) 74121546, MODULAR HEAD 46 MM +4 (LONG) 74121550, MODULAR HEAD 50 MM +4 (LONG) 74121554, MODULAR HEAD 54 MM +4 (LONG) 74121558, MODULAR HEAD 58 MM +4 (LONG)
Quantity: 16 units in US
Why Was This 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.
Where Was This Sold?
This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.
About Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Smith & Nephew, Inc. has 220 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.
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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report