NA 75100852Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · TRIAL FEMORAL HEAD 32 L/+8 · Class 2
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07611996121858), received between Dec 22, 2020 and Jun 16, 2022 — classified as 1 injury, 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Deformation Due to Compressive Stress” (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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Deformation Due to Compressive Stress3
- Fracture2
- Break1
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.
MalfunctionJun 16, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ONE TRIAL FEMORAL HEAD 32 L/+8 IS FRACTURED AND WON'T SECURE TO NECK TRIAL. AS THIS WAS NOTICED UPON FIELD INSPECTION, NO PATIENT WAS INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14711049 ↗MalfunctionMay 11, 2022Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, TWO (2 )TRIAL FEMORAL HEAD 32 +8 WERE FOUND BROKEN. AS THIS WAS NOTICED UPON FIELD INSPECTION, NO PATIENT WAS INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14359275 ↗InjuryMay 17, 2021Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT 5 TRIAL HEADS HAD AN UNSPECIFIED FAILURE. UPON ARRIVAL, IT WAS NOTICED THAT ALL OF THEM HAD A BROKEN FIN. IT IS UNKNOWN WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED AND IF THERE WAS ANY PATIENT INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11838254 ↗MalfunctionDec 22, 2020Deformation Due to Compressive Stress; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THREE TRIAL FEMORAL HEAD 32 L/+8 WERE FOUND BROKEN. IT IS NOT KNOWN IF ALL EVENTS ARE RELATED TO THE SAME PROCEDURE. NO INJURIES OR SURGICAL DELAYS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11061085 ↗MalfunctionDec 22, 2020Deformation Due to Compressive Stress; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THREE TRIAL FEMORAL HEAD 32 L/+8 WERE FOUND BROKEN. IT IS NOT KNOWN IF ALL EVENTS ARE RELATED TO THE SAME PROCEDURE. NO INJURIES OR SURGICAL DELAYS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11061018 ↗MalfunctionDec 22, 2020Deformation Due to Compressive Stress; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THREE TRIAL FEMORAL HEAD 32 L/+8 WERE FOUND BROKEN. IT IS NOT KNOWN IF ALL EVENTS ARE RELATED TO THE SAME PROCEDURE. NO INJURIES OR SURGICAL DELAYS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11060987 ↗
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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 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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