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Harmony 74016263Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · UNIVERSAL INSERT SPACER SZ 3-4 12MM · Class 1

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
9
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 9 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885556746820), received between Dec 9, 2022 and Jan 30, 2026 — classified as 9 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (8 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.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 1 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 1 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 1 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 2 reportsNov 2024: 1 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 1 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 1 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520262
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Fracture8
  • Break1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions9

Recent adverse event reports

The 9 most recent of 9 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJan 30, 2026Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A TKA THE UNIVERSAL INSERT SPACER SZ 3-4 12MM BROKE WHILE IMPACTING A TRIAL. ALL PIECES WERE RETRIEVED. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, BUT IT IS UNKNOWN HOW, OR IF THIS CAUSED ANY DELAY. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24221112 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 24, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A TKA SURGERY, ONE (1) UNIVERSAL INSERT SPACER SZ 3-4 12MM FRACTURED WHEN REMOVING THE POLY AFTER TRAILING. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING A S+N BACK-UP DEVICE. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THIS ISSUE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21905119 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 5, 2024Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A TKA SURGERY, THE SURGEON REMOVED A UNIVERSAL INSERT SPACER SZ 3-4 12MM AND THE SHIM BROKE UPON REMOVAL, PIECE FELL OUT ONTO FLOOR, AND NOTHING FELL INTO PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING A S+N BACK-UP DEVICE. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THIS ISSUE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20610179 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 10, 2024Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A TKA SURGERY, THE "FOOT" OF ONE (1) UNIVERSAL INSERT SPACER SZ 3-4 12MM SNAPPED OFF AND BROKE. ALL THE PIECES WERE RETRIEVED. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING A S+N BACKUP DEVICE. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS ISSUE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20419626 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 1, 2024Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A TKA SURGERY, THE PLASTIC OF ONE (1) UNIVERSAL INSERT SPACER SZ 3-4 12MM FRACTURED UPON IMPACTION WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MALLET THE POLY INTO PLACE. THE PROCEDURE RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING A S+N BACK-UP DEVICE. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THIS ISSUE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20344803 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 31, 2024Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A TKA, THE SHIM FOR THE UNIVERSAL INSERT SPACER SZ 3-4 12MM BROKE ON ATTACHMENT AND INSERTION. AT THIS TIME, IT IS UNKNOWN IF PIECES FELL INSIDE THE PATIENT, OR IF THERE WAS ANY DELAY OR HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS FINISHED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20114273 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 11, 2024Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A TKA SURGERY, THE UNIVERSAL INSERT SPACER SZ 3-4 12MM BROKE IN HALF. NO PIECES FELL INSIDE THE PATIENT. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW WAS COMPLETED THE SURGERY AND IF A DELAY WAS PRESENTED. NO INJURY TO PATIENT WAS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19510606 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 1, 2024Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A TKA SURGERY, ONE (1) UNIVERSAL INSERT SPACER SZ 3-4 12MM BROKE IN PIECES. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING A S+N BACK-UP DEVICE. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THIS ISSUE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19011893 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 9, 2022Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING TKA SURGERY, ONE (1) UNIVERSAL INSERT SPACER SZ 3-4 12MM BROKE APART WHILE TRAILING. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING THE SAME DEVICE. PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THIS PROBLEM.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15948665 ↗

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