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GRAFTMASTER 014412Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · REPLACEMENT GRAFTMASTER II TISSUE GRASPER · Class 1

Data updated Oct 18, 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 03596010025784), received between Jun 16, 2021 and Aug 31, 2021 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Corroded” (2 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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Corroded2

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.

  • MalfunctionAug 31, 2021Corroded; Corroded

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY, A GRAFTMASTER TISSUE GRASPER WAS NOTICED RUST. THE PROCEDURE WAS FINISHED USING A COMPETITOR DEVICE. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS PROBLEM CAUSED SURGICAL DELAY. PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED AS CONSEQUENCE OF THIS PROBLEM.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12391120 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 16, 2021Corroded; Corroded

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE GRAFTMASTER TISSUE GRASPERS WERE FOUND TO BE RUSTED. NO CASE REPORTED; THEREFORE, THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12011896 ↗

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