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GMK Sphere Total Knee System 02.12.E0112FRRecalls & reported problems

Medacta International SA · Tibial Insert Fixed SPHERE FLEX #1/12 mm R E-Cross · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07630971261129), received between Jul 5, 2023 and Jul 11, 2023 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Appears to Trigger Rejection” (2 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Device Appears to Trigger Rejection2

Patient problems

  • Medical device site infection1
  • Unspecified Infection1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryJul 11, 2023Device Appears to Trigger Rejection; Device Appears to Trigger Rejection

    THE PATIENT HAD A PRIMARY KNEE ON (B)(6) 2023. ON (B)(6) 2023, THE PATIENT CAME IN DUE TO SIGNS OF AN INFECTION AND THE PATHOGEN IS UNKNOWN. THE SURGEON PERFORMED A WASHOUT AND REVISED THE LINER. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. PRESENTLY, ON (B)(6) 2023, THE PATIENT CAME IN DUE TO SIGNS OF AN INFECTION AND THE PATHOGEN IS UNKNOWN. THE SURGEON PERFORMED A WASHOUT AND REVISED THE LINER. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 17296867 ↗
  • InjuryJul 5, 2023Device Appears to Trigger Rejection; Device Appears to Trigger Rejection

    REVISION SURGERY FOR INFECTION AND THE PATHOGEN IS UNKNOWN. AT ABOUT 2 MONTHS FROM PRIMARY THE SURGEON PERFORMED A WASHOUT AND REVISED THE LINER. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.

    Patient problems: Medical device site infection

    MAUDE report 17256656 ↗

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