Smith & Nephew, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-1921-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

smith&nephew ANTHOLOGY POROUS HIGH OFFSET STEM, 12/14 TAPER, 7H SIZE, 32 MM x 112 MM, REF 71356107 Hip prosthesis.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 2, 2018

Date Posted: May 30, 2018

Recall Number: Z-1921-2018

Event ID: 80050

Reason for Recall:

Three lots of Anthology HO Porous size 7 stems were manufactured with an undersized taper length. The device taper length was incorrectly manufactured as 0.393mm opposed to 0.442 mm.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 13 units

Code Information:

Lot Numbers: 17LM22019, 17LM10934, 17LM05900

Distribution Pattern:

US nationwide distribution.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated