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NA 71128696Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · FIXATION STAPLE WITH SPIKE 18MMX23MM LARGE · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 18, 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 03596010544575), received between Feb 21, 2020 and Feb 21, 2020 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break2

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionFeb 21, 2020Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY, THE STAPLE BROKE AND WAS REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS OR BACKUP DEVICES AVAILABLE. NO PATIENT INJURIES WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9739514 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 21, 2020Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY, THE STAPLE BROKE AND WAS REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS OR BACKUP DEVICES AVAILABLE. NO PATIENT INJURIES WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9739415 ↗

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