SL-PLUS 75002699Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · SL-PLUS STEM STANDARD NON-CEMENTED 3 · Class 2 · Implant
All models of SL-PLUS (18)
Data updated Oct 16, 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 07611996078657), received between Sep 25, 2018 and Apr 15, 2022 — classified as 3 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).
1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K072852, K211176); 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 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Break1
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
Patient problems
- Bone Fracture(s)1
- Injury1
- Unspecified Infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryApr 15, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, AFTER A LEFT THA HAD BEEN PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2009, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCES A PERIPROSTHETIC FRACTURE ON THE SL-PLUS STANDARD STEM 3 NON-CEMENTED. THIS EVENT WAS ADDRESSED VIA REVISION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2017 TO EXPLANT CUP, LINER, HEAD AND STEM. PATIENT HEALTH STATUS IS NOT KNOWN. THIS INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE NATIONAL JOINT REGISTRY OF THE (B)(6), FOLLOWING A REVIEW OF THE DATA CONDUCTED IN SEPTEMBER 2021.
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)
MAUDE report 14120863 ↗InjuryJul 11, 2020Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT SUFFERED THE BREAKAGE OF THE SL-PLUS STANDARD STEM 3 NON-CEMENTED. ITS IS NOT KNOWN HOW LONG AFTER PRIMARY PROCEDURE IT HAPPENED.
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 10261770 ↗InjurySep 25, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DUE TO INFECTION. BIPOLAR HEAD AND INNER HEAD WERE REMOVED AND ANTIBIOTIC-LOADED CEMENT WAS PLACED. STEM WAS REMAINED.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 7908662 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K072852, K211176. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0326-2025 · Oct 15, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedTandem Intl Bipolar Cocr Shell/UHMWPE Liner, TI-6AL-4V Retaining Ring, 28MM I.D. 46 MM O.D., REF 71324046, sterile, femoral head bipolar component of the Tandem Bipolar Hip System.
Other Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented devices
- STAGEONE 431209Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented2 recalls0 reports
- SELF CENTERING 1035-45-000Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented84 reports
- LFIT 6260-9-036Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented80 reports
- ACTIS 101011060Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented66 reports
- RINGLOC BI-POLAR HIP SYSTEM 11-165228Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented1 recall1 death12 reports
- SELF CENTERING 1035-44-000Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented60 reports
- TANDEM 71324046Smith & Nephew, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented1 recall9 reports
- TAPERLOC COMPLETE XR 123 MICRO FEMORAL 51-145170Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented59 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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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