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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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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