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POLARCUP 75000664Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · POLARCUP TRIAL INSERT SLOTTED 28/47 · 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
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07611996116786), received between May 20, 2021 and Apr 16, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 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. 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.

  • MalfunctionApr 16, 2026Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A THR, A POLARCUP TRIAL INSERT SLOTTED 28/47 SNAPPED INTO TWO BITS WHILE REDUCING THE HIP JOINT. ALL PARTS WERE REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING A SIMILAR S+N BACK UP PRODUCT. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED. PATIENT'S STATUS IS WELL.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24901671 ↗
  • InjuryMay 20, 2021Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A THR SURGERY, THE POLARCUP TRIAL INSERT SLOTTED 28/47 WAS BROKEN. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED, WITH A DELAY (LESS THAN 30 MINUTES) , USING A S+N BACK-UP DEVICE. NO PATIENT INJURIES AND NO OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11855852 ↗

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