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GENESIS II 71430552Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · GENESIS II CONSTRAINED INSERT TRIAL SIZE 7-8 11MM · Class 1

All models of GENESIS II (462)

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 03596010290229), received between Nov 4, 2020 and Jun 9, 2021 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

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

  • Crack2
  • Break1
  • Scratched Material1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
  • No Patient Involvement1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • 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 11968030 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 28, 2021Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT AFTER A PROCEDURE, THE GENESIS II INSERT TRIAL WAS NOTICED TO BE CHIPPED AND SCRATCHED. THIS WAS NOTICED AFTER SURGERY; THEREFORE, THE PATIENT WAS NO LONGER INVOLVED AT THAT MOMENT. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11391032 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 4, 2020Crack; Crack

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TRIAL HAS DEVELOPED TWO CRACKS OFF IN THE POST. NO PATIENT INVOLVED IN THE CASE.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 10786460 ↗

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