GMK Sphere Total Knee System 02.12.E0214FLRecalls & reported problems
Medacta International SA · Tibial Insert Fixed SPHERE FLEX #2/14 mm L E-Cross · Class 2 · Implant
All models of GMK Sphere Total Knee System (209)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07630971261433), received between Nov 20, 2024 and Apr 15, 2026 — classified as 5 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 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem5
Patient problems
- Joint Laxity5
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryApr 15, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
ON (B)(6) 2026, ABOUT 1 MONTH AFTER THE PREVIOUS REVISION SURGERY, THE PATIENT CAME IN PRESENTING INSTABILITY WITH THE KNEE FEELING LOOSE AND THE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO TRAUMA REPORTED. THE SURGEON REVISED THE 14MM INSERT TO A 20MM INSERT TO ADDRESS THE STABILITY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. THE PATIENT HAD PRIMARY LEFT KNEE SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2025 WITH GMK-SPHERIKA IMPLANTS AND A MOTO PATELLA. ON (B)(6) 2025, THE PATIENT CAME IN DUE TO DISLOCATION OF THE PATELLA AND THE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. THE SURGEON PERFORMED A MANUAL LATERAL RELEASE AND TIGHTENED THE PATELLA WITH SUTURES. THE SURGERY ALSO REVISED THE POLY DURING THE PROCEDURE. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY (B)(4). ON (B)(6) 2026, THE PATIENT CAME IN PRESENTING INSTABILITY DUE TO THE 10MM TIBIAL INSERT NOT BEING FULLY ENGAGED. THE SURGEON REVISED THE 10MM INSERT AND IMPLANTED A 14MM INSERT. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY (B)(4).
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 24882479 ↗InjuryNov 28, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
AT ABOUT1 YEAR AND 5 MONTHS FROM PRIMARY, THE PATIENT CAME IN REPORTING INSTABILITY. THE SURGEON UPSIZED THE LINER (14 TO 20MM) TO GIVE THE PATIENT MORE STABILITY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 23669506 ↗InjuryOct 16, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
AT 1 YEAR 4 MONTHS FROM THE PRIMARY, THE PATIENT CAME IN DUE TO INSTABILITY AND THE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. THE SURGEON UPSIZED THE INSERT FROM 14MM TO 20MM TO INCREASE STABILITY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 23310300 ↗InjurySep 2, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
AT ABOUT 4 MONTHS FROM PRIMARY, THE PATIENT CAME IN REPORTING INSTABILITY AND THE CAUSE OF THE INSTABILITY IS UNKNOWN. THE SURGEON UPSIZED THE INSERT (FROM 14 TO 17 MM) TO GIVE THE PATIENT MORE STABILITY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 22936843 ↗InjuryNov 20, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
AT ABOUT 3 MONTHS AFTER PRIMARY, THE PATIENT CAME IN REPORTING INSTABILITY AND THE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. THE SURGEON REVISED SUCCESSFULLY THE INSERT AND FEMORAL COMPONENT AND IMPLANTED MORE CONSTRAINED COMPONENTS.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 20731949 ↗
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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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