GENESIS II 71430340Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · GENESIS II ARTICULAR INSERT SPACER TRIAL SIZE 1-2 18MM · Class 1
All models of GENESIS II (462)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010481290), received between Sep 3, 2019 and Aug 11, 2022 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (3 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
- Break3
- Crack2
- Fracture1
- Scratched Material1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
- No Patient Involvement1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 11, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, THE GII ART INS SPCR TRL 1-2 18 MM WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN UPON RETURN TO THE WAREHOUSE. AS THIS WAS NOTICED AFTER PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT WAS NO INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15211266 ↗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 11967630 ↗MalfunctionApr 9, 2021Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A CONSIGNMENT INSPECTION THE DEVICE WAS FOUND WITH CORROSION/DISCOLORATION. THE DEVICE WILL BE RETURNED. THE INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THERE WERE LITTLE PIECES BREAKING OFF IN CERTAIN AREAS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11642880 ↗MalfunctionJul 24, 2020Break; Crack; Break; Crack
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE GII ART INS SPCR TRL 1-2 18MM WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. NO CASE INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 10319499 ↗MalfunctionSep 3, 2019Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE REMOVING INSERT THE BLUE PLASTIC CHIPPED AT ONE CORNER. ALL PIECES ACCOUNTED FOR AS PER SURGEON. NO DELAY REPORTED. NO PATIENT INJURIES REPORTED. AN S&N BACKUP WAS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8958230 ↗
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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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