GENESIS II 71430901Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · GENESIS II POSTERIOR STABILIZING ARTICULAR TRIAL SIZE 1-2 9MM · Class 1
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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010481368), received between Dec 16, 2020 and Dec 13, 2021 — classified as 1 injury, 2 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
- Naturally Worn1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryDec 13, 2021Crack; Crack
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING TKA SURGERY, A GII PST STB ART TRL 1 2 9MM OF INSERT CRACKED OFF DURING TRIAL EXTRACTION. PIECE WAS LOCATED AND REMOVED. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A S&N BACKUP DEVICE AVAILABLE. SURGERY WAS NOT DELAYED. PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12988198 ↗MalfunctionApr 11, 2021Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING TKA SURGERY, THE GENESIS II POSTERIOR STABILIZING ARTICULAR TRIAL SIZE 1-2 9MM BROKE OUTSIDE THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS FINISHED USING THE SAME DEVICE, WITHOUT SURGICAL DELAY AND NO INJURY TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11646711 ↗MalfunctionDec 16, 2020Crack; Naturally Worn; Crack; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE GII PST STB ART TRL 1-2 9MM IS PRESENTING WEAR AND TEAR. IT HAS CHIPS AND CRACKS. NO CASE RELATED. 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 11017061 ↗
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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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