# FDA recall Z-2335-2020

> **Smith & Nephew, Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2020-04-22.

## Product

smith&nephew R3 MULTI HOLE HEMISPHERICAL STIKTITE COATED SHELL, manufactured in the following sizes:  Sizes	REF/product number  48MM	71338663  50MM	71338664  52MM	71338665  54MM	71338666  56MM	71338667  58MM	71338668    Orthopedic implant component.

## Reason for recall

A manufacturing error resulted in out of specification R3 Acetabular Shells

## Distribution

Worldwide

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-2335-2020
- **Recalling firm:** Smith & Nephew, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2020-04-22
- **Report date:** 2020-06-17

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Memphis, TN, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2335-2020

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-2335-2020. Retrieved 2026-06-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-2335-2020. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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