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94,355 stored notices, from Jun 20, 2012 to Sep 23, 2026.

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Medical devices

Reported Jun 24, 2026

TRIGEN PROXIMAL STRAIGHT HUMERAL NAIL 8/7 X 16, REF: 71760816

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Matched: BrandHumeral nail due to a manufacturing error is missing distal holes and if implanted may lead to revision surgery but, if the missing holes are…

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Medical devices

Reported Dec 24, 2025

BIOSURE HA SCREW, 6MM x 20 MM. Threaded metallic bone fixation fastener.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Matched: BrandRemoval of affected lot of screws due to labeling error.

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Medical devices

Reported May 28, 2025

META-TAN LAG/COMPRESSION SCREW KIT 90MM/85MM, REF: 71642690

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Matched: BrandIntegrated Lag/Compression Screw Kit has a compression screw with hexagon socket that may be undersized, which causes the screw to be non-functional,…

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Medical devices

Reported Nov 13, 2024

Tandem Intl Bipolar Cocr Shell/UHMWPE Liner, TI-6AL-4V Retaining Ring, 28MM I.D. 46 MM O.D., REF 71324046, sterile,…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Matched: BrandThe Bipolar assembly contains an oversized Retainer Ring.

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Medical devices

Reported Sep 25, 2024

DIAMOND POINT, BOTH ENDS K-WIRE, REF 128042, metallic bone fixation fastener

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Matched: Brand · Reason for recallSmith & Nephew, Inc., has initiated a field action to voluntarily remove two batches of K-Wires due to a packaging error. A complaint was received…

1 more product in this recall

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Medical devices

Reported Nov 1, 2023

JOURNEY II BCS ARTICULAR INSERT, LEFT 10 MM SIZE 5-6, REF 74027262; knee prosthesis

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Matched: BrandThe JRNY II BCS XLPE ART ISRT SZ 5-6 LT 10MM was laser etched, labeled and packaged as a JRNY II BCS CNSTRD ART ISRT 5-6 LT 10MM. And also, a JRNY II…

1 more product in this recall

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Medical devices

Reported Aug 30, 2023

TRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL LIME 11.5MM X 36CM 130 DEGREE LEFT, REF 71647336, Femur nail

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Matched: BrandA complaint was received indicating that a package contained a TRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL LIME 11.5MM X 40CM 130 DEGREE LEFT implant instead…

1 more product in this recall

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Medical devices

Reported Jun 7, 2023

Smith&Nephew ENGAGE Cementless Partial Knee System, Porous Femoral components, Part Numbers: a) REF 1-10003-100 (SIZE 1…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Matched: Brand · Product · Product detailsRecent complaint data indicates that the revision rate may be trending higher than corresponding similar devices in global joint replacement…

3 more products in this recall

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Medical devices

Reported Apr 26, 2023

JOURNEY II UNI XLPE TIBIA INSERT MEDIAL SZ 7-8 8MM

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Matched: BrandA mispack occurred during the manufacturing process, resulting in the box incorrectly containing JOURNEY II UNI Tibia Insert Medical Size 1-2 12MM…

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Medical devices

Reported Jul 27, 2022

(1) Genesis II Non-Porous Tibial Baseplate Size 5 Right, Product #71420186. (2) Genesis II Non-Porous Tibial Baseplate…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Matched: BrandThe product was mispackaged (swapped). The devices within the inner tray matches the inner tray but does not match the outer box label and the chart…

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Medical devices

Reported Feb 16, 2022

Acufex Access Advanced Positioning Kit - indicated for use to position and distract the extremity of patient during…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Matched: BrandProducts were shipped to the Global Distribution Center instead of the sterilizer and therefore product did not undergo the sterilization process

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Medical devices

Reported Feb 9, 2022

INTEGRA SURFIX ALPHA Screwdriver Torx 10, REF 219 135 ND

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Matched: BrandThe affected screwdrivers are out of specification and may not mate with the Surfix Alpha Lock screw

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Medical devices

Reported Dec 22, 2021

smith&Nephew EVOS MEDIAL DISTAL FEMUR PLATE, L, 5H, 90MM, REF 72573101

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Matched: Brand · Product · Product details · Reason for recallTesting vendor notified Smith & Nephew that previous MRI scanning conditions provided in Exponents reports were erroneous. Erroneous data from the…

3 more products in this recall

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Medical devices

Reported Nov 24, 2021

Smith and Nephew EVOS Self-Tapping Locking Screw SST: (1)REF 72413575, 3.5MM x 75MM, and (2) REF 72413570, 3.5MM X…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Matched: Brand · Product · Product detailsThe labels on the packages of screws were switched.

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Medical devices

Reported Oct 27, 2021

6.5MMX165MM CANNULATED SCREW

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Matched: BrandThe product label incorrectly indicated that the screws are fully threaded, but the screws contained in the package were partially threaded.

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Medical devices

Reported Jun 30, 2021

LEGION Posterior Stabilized OXINIUM Femoral Component, REF 71421216, Size 6, Left, Nonporous Femoral Component, A/P…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Matched: BrandThe device components experienced a manufacturing process error that resulted in surface damage from product handling.

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Medical devices

Reported May 5, 2021

CANNU-Flex SILK Interference Screws 6 mmx 30 mm - Product Usage: used for interference fixation of bone-tendon-bone of…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Matched: BrandMislabeled box contained a 6mm x 20mm screw instead of 6mm x 30mm screw

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Medical devices

Reported Feb 10, 2021

VERSABOND AB 40 GRAMS FORMULATION 2, antibiotic infused bone cement, Product Number: 71271440 - Product Usage:…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Matched: BrandPotential heat and humidity exposure. The affected lot contained an atypical sandy, flaky or grainy consistency when mixing.

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Medical devices

Reported Jan 13, 2021

Bone fixation nail. TRIGEN INTERTAN - Product Usage: indicated for fractures of the femur including simple shaft…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Matched: BrandManufacturing packaging error.

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Medical devices

Reported Nov 4, 2020

5.5MM Arthrogarde Hip Access Cannula

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Matched: BrandThe J Lock feature on the cannula body was manufactured incorrectly, preventing the cannula from locking into an irrigation extender or arthroscope…

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Medical devices

Reported Oct 28, 2020

Genesis (GII) - Product Usage: designed for use in patients in primary and revision surgery, where the posterior…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Matched: BrandThe anterior locking detail does not meet its design specifications.

40 more products in this recall

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Medical devices

Reported Sep 16, 2020

EVOS Screws - Product Usage: is a part of the EVOS MINI plating system, indicated for fracture fixation, arthrodesis,…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Matched: BrandMultiple or incorrect expiration dates were provided on the affected designation labels.

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Medical devices

Reported Aug 26, 2020

Single RIKKI Retractor, Catalog #71934609 - Product Usage: is used during surgery to hold soft tissue away from the…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Matched: BrandThe products were improperly heat treated.

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Medical devices

Reported Aug 19, 2020

Tibial knee prosthesis

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Matched: BrandDue to an inconsistency in the raw material process, specific lots may contain units with internal non-homogenous material defects.

1 more product in this recall

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

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