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Prosthesis, Hip, Constrained, Cemented Or Uncemented, Metal/Polymer

FDA product code KWZ · Class 2 · Orthopedic

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Registered devices
5,719
Adverse events
20
Recalls
34
510(k) clearances

Devices with this code

Recent recalls

DateFirmReason
2026-07-30Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Affected devices were manufactured with Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) raw material aged in excess of five years. Product has the potential f
2023-11-21Exactech, Inc.Exactech has received 3 complaints for 4 devices related to a loss of vacuum in the inner-most vacuum bag.
2022-08-11Exactech, Inc.Specific GXL acetabular polyethylene liners, packaged in non-conforming bags, may adversely impact the device and contribute to accelerated wear.
2022-08-11Exactech, Inc.Specific GXL acetabular polyethylene liners, packaged in non-conforming bags, may adversely impact the device and contribute to accelerated wear.
2018-09-21Encore Medical, LpComplaints regarding loose proximal body bolts or bolts that were found through x-ray as sitting above the proximal body and not properly seated. Patient risks
2015-05-06Smith & Nephew, Inc.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.
2015-05-06Smith & Nephew, Inc.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.
2015-05-06Smith & Nephew, Inc.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.
2015-05-06Smith & Nephew, Inc.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.
2015-05-06Smith & Nephew, Inc.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.

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