The Recall Desk

Hazard

Implant Size Mismatch recalls

7 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
7
Critical
0
Severe
0
Most recent
2024-11-06

Of the 7 implant size mismatch recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 0 (0%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all implant size mismatch recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.

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1–7 of 7

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0277-2025·2024-11-06

    Smith & Nephew Knee Prosthesis Recalled for Wrong Size Shipped

    Smith & Nephew is recalling a knee prosthesis implant after a complaint indicated that a Size 3 LEFT component was shipped instead of the labeled Size 4 LEFT. Size mismatch poses a risk if the implant is placed without prior verification.

    Product
    smith&nephew LEIGON OXINIUM CONSTRAINED NONPOROUS FEMORAL COMPONENT, SIZE 3 LEFT, REF 71421163; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2621-2023·2023-09-27

    Smith & Nephew knee implant recall: wrong size in packaging

    Smith & Nephew recalled 8 knee implants from a specific lot after finding packages labeled as SIZE 5N contained SIZE 4N implants instead. Patients who received these implants should contact their surgeon immediately.

    Product
    smith&nephew LEGION OXINUM POSTERIOR STABILIZED NONPOROUS FERMOAL COMPONENT, SIZE 5N, LEFT, NARROW, REF 71421265; knee joint
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    7 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2519-2023·2023-09-13

    Hip Prosthesis Implants Recalled for Size Mismatch Between Label and Device

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis implants where the outer package labeling and product etch do not match the actual implant size. This mislabeling could lead to implantation of the wrong-sized prosthesis.

    Product
    M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis Extended Offset, Reduced Neck Length, Size 4 (Item Number 00771100640) and Size 6 (Item Number 00771100440)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1284-2023·2023-03-29

    G7 Acetabular Liner Recalled for Size and Label Discrepancy

    Biomet recalled 12 units of its G7 Acetabular System 40mm Size D Liner because the actual implant is a 38mm Size C. The mismatch between outer labeling and the actual implant could result in wrong-size component placement during surgery.

    Product
    G7 Acetabular System, Dual Mobility Acetabular Liner, 40 mm, Size D, Model Number 110024462
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    6 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1187-2023·2023-03-08

    EMPOWR VVC Knee Tibial Insert Recalled for Reversed Box Labeling

    Encore Medical recalls EMPOWR VVC Knee Tibial Inserts due to reversed box labeling—large inserts marked as small and vice versa. Surgeons may implant the wrong size if the labeling discrepancy is not identified before surgery.

    Product
    EMPOWR VVC KNEE TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 6, 22MM, REF: 346-22-706; EMPOWR VVC KNEE TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 7, 22MM, REF: 346-22-707; EMPOWR VVC KNEE TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 8, 22MM, REF: 346-22-708; EMPOWR VVC KNEE TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 9, 22MM, REF: 346-22-709; EMPOWR VVC KNEE TIBIAL INSERT, S
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    5 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0651-2022·2022-02-23

    Exeter V40 Cemented Hip Stem Recalled for Potential Label Mix-Up

    Howmedica Osteonics is recalling Exeter V40 Cemented Hip (125mm) Stem devices due to a potential label mix with 150mm stems. Incorrect labeling could result in wrong implant size being used during surgery.

    Product
    Exeter V40 Cemented Hip (125mm) Stem, Part Number 0580-1-044
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0652-2022·2022-02-23

    Exeter V40 Cemented Hip Stem Labels May Mismatch Between Sizes

    The FDA has recalled Exeter V40 Cemented Hip (150mm) Stems due to a potential labeling mix-up with the 125mm version. Patients who received the device should verify with their surgeon that the correct size was implanted.

    Product
    Exeter V40 Cemented Hip (150mm) Stem, Part Number 0580-1-440
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state