NA 75100844Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · TRIAL FEMORAL HEAD 28 S/+0 · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07611996121773), received between Mar 7, 2021 and Apr 5, 2026 — classified as 6 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (3 reports).
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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break3
- Fracture2
- Crack1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions6
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 5, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A THA SURGERY, THE HIP WAS TOO TIGHT AND, WHEN AN ATTEMPT TO REDUCE IT WAS MADE, ONE (1) TRIAL FEMORAL HEAD 28 S/+0 BROKE WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE IT. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING AN EQUIVALENT S+N BACK-UP. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24786977 ↗MalfunctionApr 25, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A THR SURGERY, THE TRIAL FEMORAL HEAD 28 S/+0 BROKE WHILE TRIALING. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED OR IF THIS CAUSED A SURGICAL DELAY. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19183307 ↗MalfunctionFeb 5, 2023Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A THR SURGERY, THE INTERNAL FLAP OF THE TRIAL FEMORAL HEAD 28 S/+0 DEVICE THAT SNAPS ONTO STEM, WAS FOUND TO BE FRACTURED. NO PIECES FELL INTO PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING A S+N BACK-UP DEVICE. PATIENT WAS NOT INJURED AS CONSEQUENCE OF THIS PROBLEM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16302049 ↗MalfunctionJun 2, 2022Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TRIAL FEMORAL HEAD 28 S/+0 BROKE. AS THIS WAS NOTICED AFTER SURGERY, THE PATIENT WAS NO LONGER INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14580891 ↗MalfunctionJul 21, 2021Crack; Crack
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A TRIAL FEMORAL HEAD 28 S/+0 HAS A CRACK ON TOP OF THE HEAD TRIAL. NO PATIENT INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12203036 ↗MalfunctionMar 7, 2021Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A EFIP INSPECTION, THE TRIAL FEMORAL HEAD 28 S/+0 WAS FOUND WITH A FLAP BROKEN.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11429684 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.