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GENESIS II 71430524Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · GENESIS II CONSTRAINED INSERT TRIAL SIZE 3-4 11MM · 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
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010290182), received between Jun 9, 2021 and Aug 28, 2023 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Crack” (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

  • Crack1
  • Fracture1
  • Scratched Material1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 28, 2023Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A TKA SURGERY, A G2 CON ARTI TR SZ3-4 11MM BROKE WHILE TRYING TO INSERT IT FOR RANGE OF MOTION (ROM) TEST. SURGERY WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, WITH A S+N BACK-UP DEVICE. PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED AS CONSEQUENCE OF THIS PROBLEM.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17633263 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 9, 2021Crack; Scratched Material; Crack; Scratched Material

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT 4 CONSTRAINED INSERT TRIALS, 4 ARTICULAR INSERT SPACER TRIALS, 4 POSTERIOR STABILIZED HIGH FLEXION INSET TRIALS AND 3 POSTERIOR STABILIZING ARTICULAR TRIALS FROM GENESIS II SYSTEM ARE BEING RETURNED FOR REPLACEMENT BECAUSE THEY'RE COVERED IN SCRATCHES, CHIPS AND CRACKS. NO CASE RELATED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11967839 ↗

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