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COMPETITOR 71563450Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · COMPETITOR FEMORAL IMPACTOR · Class 2

Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 03596010573292), received between Mar 6, 2020 and Mar 6, 2020 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1

Patient problems

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMar 6, 2020Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY THE INSTRUMENT BROKE. THE DEVICE BROKE INSIDE THE PATIENT AND IT IS UNKNOWN IF ALL THE PIECES WERE RECOVERED. NO DELAY WAS REPORTED AND IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A BACKUP DEVICE AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 9799017 ↗

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