GMK Sphere Total Knee System 02.12.0620FLRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07630030827099), received between Feb 5, 2018 and May 3, 2023 — classified as 2 injuries.

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

Recent adverse event reports

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

• InjuryMay 3, 2023Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

  THE PATIENT HAD A PRIMARY KNEE SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2022. ON (B)(6) 2022, THE PATIENT CAME IN DUE TO SIGNS OF AN INFECTION AND THE PATHOGEN IS UNKNOWN. THE SURGEON REMOVED ALL COMPONENTS AND IMPLANTED AN ANTIBIOTIC SPACER. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. ON (B)(6)2022, THE PATIENT CAME IN AND HAD THE SPACER REMOVED AND WAS IMPLANTED WITH PERMANENT HARDWARE. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. PRESENTLY, ON (B)(6) 2023, THE PATIENT CAME IN REPORTING PAIN DUE TO THE INABILITY TO COME TO FULL EXTENSION DUE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF EXCESS SCAR TISSUE. THE SURGEON PERFORMED AN I&D (INCISION& DRAINAGE) AND SWAPPED THE POLY (20 MM TO 17 MM). THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.

  Patient problems: Loss of Range of Motion; Scar Tissue

  MAUDE report 16859104 ↗
• InjuryFeb 5, 2018Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  THE PATIENT CAME IN DUE TO SIGNS OF INFECTION. THE SURGEON WASHED OUT THE KNEE AND SWAPPED THE POLY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 7240627 ↗