Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 28055 |
| Brand Name: | Birmingham Hip Reusable orthopaedic implantation instrument |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Batch number - 20LW15963 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Smith & Nephew Ltd 621 Rosebank Road Avondale AUCKLAND 1026 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 807 019 |
| Manufacturer: | Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Limited |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has initiated a recall to remove specific lots of BHR Square Headed Nail due to a manufacturer error. The affected devices were manufactured to specifications not authorized by the manufacturer. This resulted in the attachment of the square head of the nail in a different manner. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 20/7/2021 |
