GENESIS 114861Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · GENESIS EXTRAMEDULLARY ALIGNMENT ROD · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010050458), received between Apr 6, 2021 and Oct 11, 2021 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break1
- Corroded1
- Material Discolored1
- Material Separation1
- Material Twisted/Bent1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionOct 11, 2021Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A EXTRAMEDULLARY ALIGNMENT ROD WAS FOUND TO HAVE A BROKEN TIP. AS THIS WAS NOTICED UPON FIELD INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. NO ISSUES REPORTED FROM ANY CASES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12605827 ↗MalfunctionMay 6, 2021Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING FIELD INSPECTION, A EXTRAMEDULLARY ALIGNMENT ROD WAS NOTICED TO BE BENT. NO CASE INVOLVED; THEREFORE, NO PATIENT WAS INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11784339 ↗MalfunctionApr 28, 2021Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE MALE END OF THE EXTRAMEDULLARY ALIGNMENT ROD CAME OUT. AS NOTICED DURING A FIELD INSPECTION, THERE WAS NOT PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11741247 ↗MalfunctionApr 6, 2021Corroded; Material Discolored; Corroded; Material Discolored
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A FIELD INSPECTION THE IPG MIS DCF AP CT BLK 3 WAS NOTED TO BE RUSTY AND DISCOLORED, THE EXTRAMEDULAR ALIGNMENT ROD WAS BROKEN, THE GII QUICK CONNECT HANDLE DENTED AND DID NOT RETRACT, THE IPG PS HIGH FLEX IMPCTR HD 1-2 GII PS HIGH FLEX IMPCTR HD 3-8, GII TIBIAL BASE IMPACTOR, GII NARROW PCL RETRACTOR, 11MM GNS II TIBIAL DRILL WITH BURRS AND GOUGES AND OUTER HOUSING CAP WITH ONE COMPONENT MISSING AND BROKE. NO CASE REPORTED; THEREFORE, THERE WAS NO PATIENT PARTICIPATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11617245 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.