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NA 71366603Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · TANDEM UNIPOLAR 12/14 TAPER SLEEVE TRIAL -3 · Class 1

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

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010199942), received between Feb 13, 2019 and Feb 19, 2021 — classified as 3 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1
  • Connection Problem1
  • Material Deformation1
  • Material Separation1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionFeb 19, 2021Material Deformation; Material Deformation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TRIAL IS STRIPPED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. FAILURE WAS NOTICED DURING USE AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A SN DEVICE. NO SURGICAL DELAY OR INJURY TO THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11347214 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 17, 2020Material Separation; Connection Problem; Material Separation; Connection Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A THR SURGERY, INSTRUMENTS OUTSIDE PATIENT, THE THREADING OF THE SLEEVE CAME OFF AND AS A RESULT GOT STUCK IN THE UNIPOLAR SHELL TRIAL. NO SURGICAL DELAY OR INJURY TO PATIENT REPORTED DUE THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11032942 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 13, 2019Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY, THE DEVICE BROKE WHILE BEING USED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT DELAY USING A BACK-UP DEVICE. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A PATIENT IMPACT DUE TO THIS ISSUE.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8337961 ↗

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