Prosthesis, Hip, Constrained, Cemented Or Uncemented, Metal/Polymer
FDA adverse event reports and recall history for prosthesis, hip, constrained, cemented or uncemented, metal/polymer (product code KWZ), from the public MAUDE/AEMS corpus and the live FDA recall database.
- Total reports
- 5,663
- Deaths
- 21
- Injuries
- 5,082
- Malfunctions
- 525
Reports per year
Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.
Recent recalls
- 2024-01-18Open, ClassifiedPackaging change control
Exactech Novation Hip System, Catalog Numbers: 134-36-45
Exactech has received 3 complaints for 4 devices related to a loss of vacuum in the inner-most vacuum bag.
- 2015-06-09TerminatedProcess change control
R3(TM) 22 MM I.D., 52 MM O.D. CONSTRAINED LINER, REF 71339152, 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.
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.
- 2015-06-09TerminatedProcess change control
R3(TM) 22 MM I.D., 56 MM O.D. CONSTRAINED LINER, REF 71339156, 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.
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.
- 2015-06-09TerminatedProcess change control
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.
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.
- 2015-06-09TerminatedProcess change control
R3(TM) 28 MM I.D., 60 MM O.D. CONSTRAINED LINER, REF 71339160, 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.
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.
- 2015-06-09TerminatedProcess change control
R3(TM) 28 MM I.D., 62 MM O.D. CONSTRAINED LINER, REF 71339162, 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.
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.
- 2012-11-20TerminatedLabeling Change Control
Trilogy II Constrained Liner The Trilogy Longevity Constrained Liner serves as the articular surface for a femoral head in total hip arthroplasty.
Trilogy Longevity Constrained Liner devices were packaged in incorrect cartons. The product is packaged in the incorrect carton. Product labels and patient labels are correct, matching the product inside the carton.
- 2012-09-20TerminatedLabeling Change Control
S-Rom Total Hip System Poly Liner Packaging: The insert is placed into an inner foil pouch and vacuum sealed; a ring is placed into a Tyvek/PET pouch and sealed; the foil pouch and Tyvek/PET pouch are placed into a nylon outer pouch and sealed. This is then placed into a folding carton, labeled, and shrink-wrapped. Description: Total Hip System Poly Dial Liner is part of the S-ROM Total Hip System. The Liner is fitted inside the acetabular shell; and is the bearing surface for the Head on the S-ROM stem. The S-ROM liner is used for total hip arthroplasty is intended to provide increased patient mobility and reduce pain by replacing the damaged hip joint articulation in patients where there is evidence of sufficient sound bone to seat and support the components. Intended Use: Total Hip System Poly Dial Liner is part of the S-Rom Total Hip System. The Liner is fitted inside the acetabular shell; and is the bearing surface for the Head on the S-Rom stem. The S Rom liner is used for total hip arthroplasty is intended to provide increased patient mobility and reduce pain by replacing the damaged hip joint articulation in patients where there is evidence of sufficient sound bone to seat and support the components.
Orthopaedics, Inc. (DePuy) is issuing a voluntary recall of four lots of the S-ROM" liner because the Carton label has an Incorrect Color Code Series Designation. We have received one complaint regarding this issue.
- 2010-10-18TerminatedOther
R3 (TM) 22 MM I.D., 52 MM O.D., CONSTRAINED LINER, UHMWPE, CO-CR, TI-6AL-4V, REF 71339152, STERILE EO, QTY 1, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Hip prosthesis acetabular component. Acetabular Liner
The firm received reports of a femoral head popping out of the liner intraoperatively.
- 2010-10-18TerminatedOther
R3 (TM) 22 MM I.D., 54 MM O.D., CONSTRAINED LINER, UHMWPE, CO-CR, TI-6AL-4V, REF 71339154, STERILE EO, QTY 1, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Hip prosthesis acetabular component. Acetabular Liner
The firm received reports of a femoral head popping out of the liner intraoperatively.
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