GMK Sphere Total Knee System 02.12.0614FLRecalls & reported problems
Medacta International SA · Tibial Insert Fixed SPHERE Flex #6/14 mm L · Class 2 · Implant
All models of GMK Sphere Total Knee System (209)
Data updated Oct 18, 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 07630030827013), received between Aug 23, 2018 and Feb 13, 2020 — classified as 3 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Unstable” (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 18, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
- Unstable1
Patient problems
- Impaired Healing1
- No Code Available1
- Pain1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryFeb 13, 2020Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
THE PATIENT CAME IN FOR A POST-OP APPOINTMENT. IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE PATIENTS WOUND WAS NOT HEALING. THE SURGEON PERFORMED AN I&D AND POLY-SWAP 18 DAYS AFTER PRIMARY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Patient problems: Impaired Healing
MAUDE report 9705365 ↗InjuryJun 13, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THE PATIENT HAD KNEE PAIN, THE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. ABOUT 3 YEARS AFTER PRIMARY THE SURGEON RESURFACED THE PATELLA AND REVISED THE 14MM INSERT WITH A 20MM ONE. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 8695290 ↗InjuryAug 23, 2018Unstable
THE PATIENT CAME IN COMPLAINING OF INSTABILITY 5 MONTHS AFTER PRIMARY. THE SURGEON SWAPPED A 14 MM POLY FOR A 17 MM. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Patient problems: No Code Available
MAUDE report 7809076 ↗
Other Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer devices
- ATTUNE 1506-00-005Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER589 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-004Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER580 reports
- JOURNEY 74012812Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER502 reports
- JOURNEY 74011856Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER438 reports
- PERSONA™ 42-5099-094-00Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER406 reports
- JOURNEY 74011857Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER388 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-007Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER288 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-003Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER271 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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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