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POLARCUP 75023357Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · POLARCUP TRIAL INSERT NAV 22/45 · Class 1

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Data updated Oct 16, 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 07611996112467), received between Jan 17, 2023 and Mar 5, 2025 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1
  • Fracture1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionMar 5, 2025Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A THR SURGERY, ONE (1) POLARCUP TRIAL INSERT NAV 22/45 BROKE WHILE REDUCING HIP. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, WITH A CHANGE IN SURGICAL TECHNIQUE. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THIS ISSUE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21532498 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 17, 2023Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A THR SURGERY, THE POLARCUP TRIAL INSERT NAV 22/45 BROKE IN HALF. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING A S+N BACK-UP DEVICE. PATIENT WAS NOT INJURED AS CONSEQUENCE OF THIS PROBLEM. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16188261 ↗

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