SPEEDLOCK OM-7500Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · SPEEDLOCK KNOTLESS IMPLANT · Class 2 · Implant
All models of SPEEDLOCK (4)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 8
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885556724675), received between Dec 30, 2020 and Nov 25, 2022 — classified as 6 injuries, 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (3 reports).
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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break3
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated2
- Difficult to Insert1
- Firing Problem1
- Incomplete or Inadequate Connection1
- Material Twisted/Bent1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions7
- Rupture2
- Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque1
Recent adverse event reports
The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionNov 25, 2022Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ARTHROSCOPY, THE SPPEDLOCK ANCHOR BROKE OFF PREMATURELY FROM THE SETTING INSTRUMENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH NON-SIGNIFICANT DELAY USING A S+N BACK-UP DEVICE. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15864110 ↗InjuryAug 24, 2022Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING SURGERY, THE KNOTLESS SPEEDLOCK ANCHORS DID NOT FIXATE PROPERLY. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH A NON-SIGNIFICANT SURGICAL DELAY USING A BACK-UP DEVICE. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; Rupture
MAUDE report 15287188 ↗InjuryAug 24, 2022Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING SURGERY, THE KNOTLESS SPEEDLOCK ANCHORS DID NOT FIXATE PROPERLY. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH A NON-SIGNIFICANT SURGICAL DELAY USING A BACK-UP DEVICE. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Rupture
MAUDE report 15287167 ↗InjuryNov 17, 2021Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A TKA PROCEDURE, WHEN PULLING THE THREADS INTO THE ANCHOR, A GUIDE RAIL DID NOT TRANSPORT THE THREAD FURTHER. THIS CAUSED THE THREAD TO BE PULLED OUT OF THE SEAM. THE SPEEDLOCK WAS SIMPLY REMOVED WITH THE INSERTER. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A S+N BACK UP DEVICE. THE BACK-UP DEVICE WAS USED IN THE ORIGINALLY DRILLED BONE HOLE NO DELAY AND NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12833268 ↗InjuryNov 16, 2021Material Twisted/Bent; Firing Problem; Material Twisted/Bent; Firing Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY PROCEDURE, THERE WAS A FAILURE OF THE SPEEDLOCK IMPLANT. THE SUTURES WERE NOT PULLED INTO THE SHAFT OF THE INSERTER INTO THE IMPLANT. THERE WAS EXCESSIVE SUTURE INTO THE JOINT AND THERE WAS NO SALVAGE. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH NON-SIGNIFICANT DELAY USING A S+N BACK-UP DEVICE. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12821361 ↗MalfunctionJul 22, 2021Incomplete or Inadequate Connection; Incomplete or Inadequate Connection
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ACL PROCEDURE, WHEN SURGEON IMPLANTED THE SPEEDLOCK ANCHOR AND TWISTED TO TENSION THE SUTURES WERE NOT TIGHTENED. THE DEVICE JUST KEPT TURNING WITHOUT FEEDING THROUGH THE SUTURES. PROCEDURE FINISHED WITH S&N BACKUP DEVICE. SURGICAL DELAY OF LESS THAN OR 30 MINUTES. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS TO PATIENT WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12213955 ↗InjuryDec 30, 2020Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGERY THE SPEEDLOCK ANCHOR CRACKED WHILE INSERTING. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITHOUT A SIGNIFICANT DELAY USING A BACK-UP DEVICE. NO PATIENT INJURY OR OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11095582 ↗InjuryDec 30, 2020Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGERY THE SPEEDLOCK ANCHOR CRACKED WHILE INSERTING. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITHOUT A SIGNIFICANT DELAY USING A BACK-UP DEVICE. NO PATIENT INJURY OR OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11095565 ↗
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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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