SMF, STIKTITE 71352505Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · SMF STEM WITH STIKTITE SZ 5 · 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 03596010619617), received between Jun 21, 2017 and Oct 9, 2019 — classified as 3 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loose or Intermittent Connection” (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
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
- Loose or Intermittent Connection1
- Unstable1
Patient problems
- Injury2
- Failure of Implant1
- Unspecified Infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryOct 9, 2019Unstable; Unstable
IT WAS REPORTED A LEFT HIP REVISION SURGERY, PERFORMED DUE TO INSTABILITY. A FRACTURE WAS FOUND IN THE FEMUR.
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 9171677 ↗InjuryNov 1, 2018Loose or Intermittent Connection; Loose or Intermittent Connection
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A REVISION SURGERY WAS REQUIRED DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE AND LOOSENING OF THE STEM.
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 8028288 ↗InjuryJun 21, 2017Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT TWO-STEP REVISION SURGERY DUE TO LEFT TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY INFECTION. FIRST STEP ON (B)(6)2016 INVOLVED THA EXPLANTATION, IRRIGATION AND DEBRIDEMENT WITH MAJOR SYNOVECTOMY AND INSERTION OF ARTICULATING ANTIBIOTIC DELIVERY DEVICE. SECOND STEP ON (B)(6)2017 INVOLVED TOTAL HIP REVISION ARTHROPLASTY.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 6656148 ↗
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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