GENESIS II 71430238Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · GENESIS II ART INSERT SPACER TRIAL SIZE 7-8 15MM · Class 1
All models of GENESIS II (462)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- 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 03596010211927), received between Aug 17, 2020 and Mar 8, 2021 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break2
- Naturally Worn1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Failure of Implant1
- 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.
MalfunctionMar 8, 2021Break; Naturally Worn; Break; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING INSPECTION PROCESS, THE GENESIS II INSERT SPACER SIZE 7-8, 15MM WAS NOTICED TO BE WORN OUT AND BROKEN. THERE WAS NO CASE INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11431763 ↗InjuryAug 17, 2020Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING USE IN SURGERY THE G2 INS SPAC TR SZ7-8 15MM BROKE INTO TWO PIECES INSIDE THE PATIENT. NO DELAY. PROCEDURE WAS FINISHED USING A S&N BACK UP DEVICE.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 10418041 ↗
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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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