GENESIS 71210003Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · GENESIS TROCHLEAR PIN 1/8 in. X 5in · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010185747), received between May 5, 2018 and Apr 11, 2024 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult or Delayed Separation” (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
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Difficult or Delayed Separation1
- Fracture1
- Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 11, 2024Fracture; Difficult or Delayed Separation; Fracture; Difficult or Delayed Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A CORI-ASSISTED TKA, WHILE INSERTING THE GNS TROCAR PIN 1/8 IN. X {} 5IN INTO THE TWIN PEG BLOCK, DID NOT MAKE IT FAR ENOUGH THROUGH THE TWIN PEG BLOCK TO MAKE A BONE HOLE BEFORE IT WAS COLD WELDED AND BROKE OFF. SURGERY WAS PERFORMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, WITH A BACK-UP DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19088723 ↗InjuryMay 5, 2018Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging
BOX OF PINS WAS OPENED TO REVEAL ONE PIN HAD PIERCED PLASTIC PROTECTIVE END AND THROUGH PLASTIC PACKAGE AS WELL. SCRUB NURSE WAS PRICKED BY EXPOSED SHARP END.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7489384 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.