SMF, STIKTITE 71352504Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · SMF STEM WITH STIKTITE SZ 4 · Class 2 · Implant
All models of SMF, STIKTITE (6)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010619600), received between Sep 27, 2018 and Dec 7, 2021 — classified as 3 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Biocompatibility” (1 report).
1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K080625); they may or may not involve this specific model.
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
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available2
- Biocompatibility1
- Patient Device Interaction Problem1
Patient problems
- Laceration(s)1
- Metal Related Pathology1
- Pain1
- Test Result1
- Unspecified Infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryDec 7, 2021Biocompatibility; Biocompatibility
*US LEGAL * IT WAS REPORTED THAT, AFTER A LEFT THR ON (B)(6) 2012 DUE TO OSTEOARTHRITIS, PLAINTIFF HAS EXPERIENCED AN IMPLANT MECHANICAL FAILURE, SIGNIFICANT ELEVATED COBALT CHROMIUM LEVELS AND AN MRI SHOWED AN ABDUCTOR MUSCLE TENDON TEAR. A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2021 WHERE IT WAS FOUND A PSEUDOTUMOR ENGULFING THE ABDUCTOR MUSCLE, AFTER A DEBRIDED THERE WAS A LARGE DISRUPTION OF THE ENTIRE MUSCLE AND IT WAS NOTICED THE FEMORAL COMPONENT DOWN TO THE ACETABULAR COMPONENT AND CORROSION AT THE MODULAR NECK TO STEM INTERFACE. THE R3 3 HOLE ACET SHELL 56MM REMAINED AND WAS NOT EXPLANTED. PATIENT OUTCOME IS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Laceration(s); Metal Related Pathology
MAUDE report 12952809 ↗InjurySep 12, 2019Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Patient Device Interaction Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT AFTER A RIGHT THA HAD BEEN PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2013 WITH AN R3/SMF SYSTEM DUE TO COXARTHROSIS, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED PERIPROSTHETIC PAIN AND METALLOSIS. A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2018 TO ADDRESS THIS ADVERSE EVENT. CURRENT HEALTH STATUS IS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Test Result
MAUDE report 9005699 ↗InjurySep 27, 2018Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS COMPLAINING OF PAIN. A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DUE TO INFECTION.
Patient problems: Pain; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 7915434 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K080625. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0946-2017 · Nov 15, 2016 · TerminatedModular Necks: The Modular SMF(TM) and Modular REDAPT(TM) Hip Systems are indicated for individuals undergoing primary and revision surgery where other treatments or devices have f
Other PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED devices
- PINNACLE 1217-25-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED735 reports
- NA 1365-52-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED683 reports
- APEX 1246-03-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED3 deaths613 reports
- PINNACLE 1217-20-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED2 deaths590 reports
- PINNACLE 1217-30-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 death484 reports
- NA 1365-53-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED404 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-054Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED388 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-050Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED386 reports
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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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