ANTHEM 71422675Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · ANTHEM POSTERIOR STABILIZED HI-FLEX INSERT SIZE 5-6 11MM · Class 2 · Implant
All models of ANTHEM (25)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885556583883), received between Apr 23, 2021 and Mar 8, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loose or Intermittent Connection” (1 report).
7 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K032295, K230653); they may or may not involve this specific model.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Loose or Intermittent Connection1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- Unspecified Infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMar 8, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, AFTER TKA SURGERY HAD BEEN PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2026, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED AN INFECTION. THIS ADVERSE EVENT WAS TREATED BY A REVISION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2026, IN WHICH ONE (1) ANTHEM PS HF INSERT SZ 5-6 11MM WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH ONE (1) GII PS INSERT SZ 5-6 11MM.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 24542205 ↗MalfunctionApr 23, 2021Loose or Intermittent Connection; Loose or Intermittent Connection
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A TKA, THE CONNECTION OF A ANTHEM PS HF INSERT SZ 5-6 11MM FAILED WHILE INSIDE THE PATIENT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS WAS AN OUT OF THE BOX FAILURE. THERE WAS DELAY OF 30 MINUTES OR LESS AND THE PROCEDURE WAS FINISHED USING THE SAME DEVICE. NO PATIENT INJURY WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11716294 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K032295, K230653. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-2621-2023 · Aug 31, 2023 · Open, Classifiedsmith&nephew LEGION OXINUM POSTERIOR STABILIZED NONPOROUS FERMOAL COMPONENT, SIZE 5N, LEFT, NARROW, REF 71421265; knee joint
- Z-0448-2014 · Aug 27, 2013 · TerminatedGENESIS(R) II, PS HIGH FLEXION ARTICULAR INSERT, SIZE 5-6, 11 MM QTY: (1), REF 71421516, STERILE EO, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA Orthopedic
- Z-0446-2014 · Aug 27, 2013 · TerminatedGENESIS(R) II, PS HIGH FLEXION ARTICULAR INSERT, SIZE 3-4, 9 MM QTY: (1), REF 71421508, STERILE EO, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA Orthopedic
- Z-0447-2014 · Aug 27, 2013 · TerminatedGENESIS(R) II, PS HIGH FLEXION ARTICULAR INSERT, SIZE 5-6, 9 MM QTY: (1), REF 71421515, STERILE EO, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA Orthopedic
- Z-0445-2014 · Aug 27, 2013 · TerminatedGENESIS(R) II, PS HIGH FLEXION ARTICULAR INSERT, SIZE 3-4, 13 MM QTY: (1), REF 71420820, STERILE EO, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA Orthopedic
- Z-0444-2014 · Aug 27, 2013 · TerminatedGENESIS(R) II, POSTERIOR STABILIZED ARTICULAR INSERT, SIZE 1-2, 13 MM QTY: (1), REF 71420806, STERILE EO, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA Orthopedic
- Z-0449-2014 · Aug 27, 2013 · TerminatedGENESIS(R) II, MOBILE BEARING ARTICULAR INSERT RIGHT, SIZE 5, 9 MM QTY: (1), REF 71621509, STERILE EO, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA Orthopedic
Other PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER devices
- ATTUNE 1506-00-005Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER589 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-004Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER580 reports
- JOURNEY 74012812Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER502 reports
- JOURNEY 74011856Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER438 reports
- PERSONA™ 42-5099-094-00Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER406 reports
- JOURNEY 74011857Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER388 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-007Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER288 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-003Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER271 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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