MATRIXRecalls & reported problems across all models
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 3 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 20
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
We found 3 models of MATRIX by Smith & Nephew, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 20 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between May 13, 2019 and Oct 31, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 19 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (10 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported MATRIX problems
Device problems
- Break10
- Fracture5
- Connection Problem2
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
- Material Integrity Problem1
- Material Separation1
- Naturally Worn1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions15
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
- Insufficient Information1
- Joint Dislocation1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
MATRIX models
3 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- MATRIX MT2201Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/metal, resurfacing16 reports
- MATRIX MT2232ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT3 reports
- MATRIX MH0001PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 report
Recent MATRIX adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionOct 31, 2025Fracture; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Fracture; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A THA SURGERY, THE PEG ON THE BOTTOM OF THE MTX CEMENTED CUP X BAR BROKE OFF. IT WOULD NOT ALLOW THE X-BAR TO SIT IN PLACE ON THE IMPACTOR PROPERLY. THE PEG WAS FOUND AND DISCARDED. ALL PIECES WERE ACCOUNTED FOR, NONE WERE LEFT WITHIN THE PATIENTS ANATOMY. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING A S+N BACK-UP DEVICE. PATIENT WAS NOT INJURED AS CONSEQUENCE OF THIS PROBLEM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23437919 ↗MalfunctionSep 5, 2024Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING THR SURGERY, THE PEGS THAT HOLD ONE (1) MTX CEMENTED CUP X BAR INTO THE CUP, BROKE OFF. IT IS UNKNOWN IF PIECES FELL INTO THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING THE SAME DEVICE. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THIS ISSUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20151176 ↗MalfunctionJun 6, 2023Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED, THAT DURING USE. THE DISTAL FIXATION PIN ON A MTX CEMENTED CUP X BAR BROKE OFF, DUE TO EXCESSIVE FORCE PLACED ON ROD WITH ARM. ADDITIONALLY, NO PIECES FELL INTO THE PATIENT. SURGERY WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, WITH A SMITH AND NEPHEW BACK-UP DEVICE. NO PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17076005 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SET UP FOR THR, THE LOCKING CLIP ON AN MTX CEM CUP P HEAD 32MM WHICH SECURES IT TO THE IMPACTOR HANDLE HAS BROKEN OFF. THE SURGERY FINISHED WITH THE SAME DEVICE, WITH NO INJURY OR SIGNIFICANT DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15518144 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SET UP FOR THR, THE LOCKING CLIP ON AN MTX CEM CUP P HEAD 32MM WHICH SECURES IT TO THE IMPACTOR HANDLE HAS BROKEN OFF. THE SURGERY FINISHED WITH THE SAME DEVICE, WITH NO INJURY OR SIGNIFICANT DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15514448 ↗MalfunctionJun 8, 2022Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A THR SURGERY, THE MTX CEMENTED CUP X BAR BROKE AT TIP DUE TO WEAR. NO PIECES FELL INTO PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED, WITHOUT DELAY, USING A S+N BACK UP DEVICE. PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14640350 ↗MalfunctionMar 20, 2022Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PEGS OF THE X-BAR BROKE OFF. AS THIS WAS NOTICED IN A NON-SURGICAL ENVIRONMENT, THERE WAS NOT ANY PATIENT INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13831769 ↗MalfunctionMar 20, 2022Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A THR SURGERY, THE SMALL PEGS OF THE MTX CEMENTED CUP X BAR THAT LOCK IT IN, BROKE OFF. SURGERY WAS FINISHED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, WITH THE SAME DEVICE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13831766 ↗MalfunctionMar 1, 2022Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, THE PIN OF A MTX CEMENTED CUP X BAR BROKE. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS WAS NOTICED DURING SURGERY OR NOT, THEREFORE, PATIENT INVOLVEMENT HAD NOT BEEN CONFIRMED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13636842 ↗MalfunctionFeb 1, 2022Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A MTX CEMENTED CUP X BAR IS BROKEN. AS THIS WAS NOTICED UPON FIELD INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13412861 ↗MalfunctionJan 10, 2022Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A MATRIX CEMENTED CUP X BAR IS BROKEN. IT IS UNKNOWN WHETHER THIS PROBLEM WAS NOTICED IN A SURGICAL ENVIRONMENT OR NOT; THEREFORE, PATIENT INVOLVEMENT HAS NOT BEEN CONFIRMED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 13214194 ↗MalfunctionNov 25, 2021Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SET UP FOR A SURGERY, THE MTX CEMENTED CUP X BAR BROKE. THERE WAS NO SIGNIFICANT DELAY AND THE PROCEDURE WAS FINISHED USING THE SAME DEVICE. PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12875253 ↗MalfunctionOct 27, 2021Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A MATRIX CEMENTED CUP X BAR WAS FOUND WITH A MISSING PIECE AT THE TIP. AS THIS WAS NOTICED UPON FIELD INSPECTION, THERE WAS NOT PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12705968 ↗MalfunctionSep 16, 2021Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, THE HOLDING PIN ON A MTX CEMENTED CUP X BAR HAD FALLEN OUT OF THE ROD. AS THIS WAS NOTICED UPON CLEANING AND STERILIZATION ACTIVITIES, THERE WAS NOT PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12485566 ↗MalfunctionApr 19, 2021Connection Problem; Connection Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A THR A VERTICAL ALIGNMENT ROD DID NOT HOLD IN PLACE. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITHOUT DELAY USING THE SAME DEVICE. NO PATIENT INJURY OR OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11683771 ↗
Other Smith & Nephew, Inc. products
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Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- 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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