Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 13530 |
| Brand Name: | Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Modular Head (BHMH) |
| Model: | All models |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Smith & Nephew Surgical Ltd Unit A 36 Hillside road Wairau Valley AUCKLAND 0760 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 657 799 |
| Manufacturer: | Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Ltd |
| Issue: | Following reports of higher than expected revision rates the manufacturer has discontinued use of this device as a primary for total hip replacements. Use has been restricted to revisions only in conjunction with the S&N Synergy femoral stem. |
| Recall action type: | Alert |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Healthcare Professional |
| Date Commenced: | 2/10/2012 |
| Additional Information: | www.medsafe.govt.nz/hot/RecallActionNoticesNew/13530.asp |
