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Statement regarding BHR System (FierceMedicalDevices)

Smith & Nephew, the global medical technology business, announces the voluntary removal from the market of 46mm diameter and smaller femoral heads and corresponding acetabular cup components for the BIRMINGHAM HIP Resurfacing (BHR) System, and new Instructions for Use (IFU), reflecting recent performance data. Surgeons should maintain their routine follow-up protocol for patients, and patients are not required to take any new action.

BHR continues to perform amongst the best hip replacements for the right patients.

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Last modified: Thu, 02 Jul 2015 14:21:02 BST