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NA 52855-34Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · Impactor Cup Insert - Thread 3/8 - 16 UNC · Class 2

Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885556909416), received between Apr 23, 2025 and Jan 5, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (1 report).

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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 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 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Fracture1
  • Material Twisted/Bent1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJan 5, 2026Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A THA, THE TIP OF A IMPACTOR CUP INSERT TRD 3/8 - 16 UNC HAD A PIECE OF METAL BREAK OFF WHILE TRYING TO MOVE THE CUP. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, AFTER A NON-SIGNIFICANT DELAY, USING AN EQUIVALENT S+N BACK-UP. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23960402 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 23, 2025Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING THE SET UP FOR A THR SURGERY, IT WAS NOTICED THAT FIVE (5) IMPACTOR CUP INSERT TRD 3/8 - 16 UNC ARE BENT. X-RAY WAS USED TO POSITION THE CUP INSTEAD OF NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, WITH A CHANGE IN SURGICAL TECHNIQUE. SINCE INCIDENT OCCURRED BEFORE PROCEDURE; PATIENT WAS NOT YET INVOLVED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21888715 ↗

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