Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

R3 (TM) XLPE ACETABULAR LINER UHMWPE Recalled by Smith & Nephew Inc Due to One batch of 60 mm 20o R3 XLPE...

Date: May 29, 2013
Company: Smith & Nephew Inc
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

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

R3 (TM) XLPE ACETABULAR LINER UHMWPE, 20o OVERHANG, 36 MM ID, 62 MM OD, QTY: (1), STERILE H2O2, REF 71335762. Orthopaedic.

Quantity: 53 units

Why Was This Recalled?

One batch of 60 mm 20o R3 XLPE liner may be laser etched and packaged as a 62 mm 20o liner and one batch of 62 mm 20o R3 XLPE liner may be laser etched and packaged as a 60 mm 20o liner.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 13 states: FL, IN, IA, KY, MI, MO, NY, OR, PA, TN, TX, WA, WI

Affected (13 states)Not affected

About Smith & Nephew Inc

Smith & Nephew Inc has 26 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report