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Smith & Nephew Inc

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257 recalls on record · Latest: Dec 24, 2025

Smith & Nephew Inc Recall Insight

Smith & Nephew Inc appears on 257 federal recall records indexed by PlainRecalls, out of 101,704 total recalls tracked across the FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA. That represents approximately 0.253% of the federal archive, a data point that is only interpretable alongside production volume, product mix, and decades of operation, because a high recall count alone does not establish fault. Large, diversified firms that sell tens of millions of units across many categories will mechanically accumulate more recall records than small manufacturers, even when their defect rates per unit shipped are comparable or lower. The most recent action on this firm is dated Dec 24, 2025, which is the anchor point for assessing whether enforcement is currently active or historical.

On this page of 50 entries, severity tagging shows 0 critical, 50 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. Affected-unit counts are disclosed on 50 of 50 entries, unit-count disclosure is more common on CPSC and NHTSA actions and less common on FDA drug/device recalls, where lot numbers and distribution scope substitute for absolute totals. The records on this page span 1 distinct product categories, with issuing agencies dominated by FDA Devices (50). The date window on this page runs from Oct 28, 2020 to Dec 24, 2025.

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FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2025

BIOSURE HA SCREW, 6MM x 20 MM. Threaded metallic bone fixation fastener.

FDA Devices Moderate May 28, 2025

META-TAN LAG/COMPRESSION SCREW KIT 90MM/85MM, REF: 71642690

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2024

BIORAPTOR Suture Anchors. Tendon/ligament, non-bioabsorbable bone anchor.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2024

Tandem Intl Bipolar Cocr Shell/UHMWPE Liner, TI-6AL-4V Retaining Ring, 28MM I.D. 46 MM O.D., REF 71324046, sterile, femoral head bipolar component of…

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2024

smith&nephew LEIGON OXINIUM CONSTRAINED NONPOROUS FEMORAL COMPONENT, SIZE 4 LEFT, REF 71421164; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAIN…

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2024

smith&nephew LEGION OXINIUM POSTERIOR STABILIZED NONPOROUS FEMORAL COMPONENT, SIZE 5N, RIGHT, NARROW, REF 71421275; Uncoated knee femur prosthesis, m…

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2024

smith&nephew GENESIS II NONPOROUS POSTERIOR STABILIZED FEMORAL COMPONENT, SIZE 5 LEFT, REF 71421015; Uncoated knee femur prosthesis, metallic

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2024

smith&nephew LEIGON OXINIUM CONSTRAINED NONPOROUS FEMORAL COMPONENT, SIZE 3 LEFT, REF 71421163; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAIN…

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2024

DIAMOND POINT, BOTH ENDS K-WIRE, REF 128042, metallic bone fixation fastener

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2024

DIAMOND POINT, BOTH ENDS K-WIRE, REF 128062, metallic bone fixation fastener

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 18, 2024

ROTATION MEDICAL TENDON STAPLES (8) (narrow indication)-Intended for fixation of prosthetic material to soft tissues. Product Number: 72205201

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 18, 2024

ROTATION MEDICAL TENDON STAPLES (8) (broad indication)-Intended for fixation of prosthetic material to soft tissues. Product Number: 2504-1

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

smith&nephew OXINIUM Femoral Head 12/14 Taper, REF 71343204, 32 MM OD +4, Sterile; and smith&nephew, 12/14 Taper, REF 71343604, 36 MM M / +4

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 1, 2023

JOURNEY II BCS CONSTRAINED ARTICULAR INSERT Size 5-6, 10 MM Left, REF 74029262; knee prosthesis

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 1, 2023

JOURNEY II BCS ARTICULAR INSERT, LEFT 10 MM SIZE 5-6, REF 74027262; knee prosthesis

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 27, 2023

smith&nephew LEGION OXINUM POSTERIOR STABILIZED NONPOROUS FERMOAL COMPONENT, SIZE 5N, LEFT, NARROW, REF 71421265; knee joint

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 30, 2023

TRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL LIME 11.5MM X 36CM 130 DEGREE LEFT, REF 71647336, Femur nail

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 30, 2023

TRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL LIME 11.5MM X 40CM 130 DEGREE LEFT, REF 71647340, Femur nail

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 7, 2023

Smith&Nephew ENGAGE Cementless Partial Knee System, Tibial Anchor Stem, Part Numbers: a) REF 1-10011-100 (SIZE 1-2), b) REF 1-10011-200 (SIZE 3-4)…

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 7, 2023

Smith&Nephew ENGAGE Cementless Partial Knee System, Porous Femoral components, Part Numbers: a) REF 1-10003-100 (SIZE 1 Right Medial); b) REF 1…

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 7, 2023

Smith&Nephew ENGAGE Cementless Partial Knee System, Coated Tibial Tray, Part Numbers: a) REF 1-10012-100, SIZE 1-LEFT MEDIAL; b) REF 1-10012-150, …

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 7, 2023

Smith&Nephew ENGAGE Cementless Partial Knee System, Coated Tibial Insert, Part Numbers: a) REF 1-10013-109, SIZE 1-LEFT MED, 9MM; b) REF 1-10013…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 26, 2023

JOURNEY II UNI XLPE TIBIA INSERT MEDIAL SZ 7-8 8MM

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2022

(1) Genesis II Non-Porous Tibial Baseplate Size 5 Right, Product #71420186. (2) Genesis II Non-Porous Tibial Baseplate Size 4 Left, Product #7142016…

FDA Devices Moderate May 25, 2022

LEGION NARROW PS OXIN SZ 6N RT and JRNY II BCS FEMORAL OXIN LT SZ 5

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 16, 2022

Acufex Access Advanced Positioning Kit - indicated for use to position and distract the extremity of patient during open and arthroscopic surgical pr…

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 9, 2022

INTEGRA SURFIX ALPHA Screwdriver Torx 10, REF 219 135 ND

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

smith&Nephew EVOS MEDIAL DISTAL FEMUR PLATE, L, 5H, 90MM, REF 72573101

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

smith&nephew EVOS CONDYLAR MEDIAL DISTAL FEMUR PLATE, L, 5H, 115MM, REF 72573102

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

smith&nephew EVOS CONDYLAR MEDIAL DISTAL FEMUR PLATE, R, 5H, 115MM, REF 72573202

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

smith&nephew EVOS MEDIAL DISTAL FEMUR PLATE, R, 5H, 90MM, REF 72573201

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

Smith and Nephew EVOS Self-Tapping Locking Screw SST: (1)REF 72413575, 3.5MM x 75MM, and (2) REF 72413570, 3.5MM X 70MM. Sterile.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

6.5MMX165MM CANNULATED SCREW

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

LEGION Posterior Stabilized OXINIUM Femoral Component, REF 71421216, Size 6, Left, Nonporous Femoral Component, A/P 65.5 MM, M/L 73 MM, For Cemented …

FDA Devices Moderate May 5, 2021

CANNU-Flex SILK Interference Screws 6 mmx 30 mm - Product Usage: used for interference fixation of bone-tendon-bone of soft tissue grafts in anterior…

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 10, 2021

VERSABOND AB 40 GRAMS FORMULATION 2, antibiotic infused bone cement, Product Number: 71271440 - Product Usage: VERSABOND is a medium viscosity bone c…

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2021

Bone fixation nail. TRIGEN INTERTAN - Product Usage: indicated for fractures of the femur including simple shaft fractures, comminuted shaft fracture…

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2020

5.5MM Arthrogarde Hip Access Cannula

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

OSTEORAPTOR 2.3 W. UB COBRAID BLUE-Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72201993

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

TWINFIX 5.0MM AB SUTURE ANCHOR WITH TWO- Absorbable Suture anchors Product Number: 7210710

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

TWINFIX 5.0MM AB SUTURE ANCHOR WITH TWO Absorbable Suture anchors Product Number: 7210309

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

TWINFIX ULTRA PLLA HA 5.5MM W/ NEEDLES- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72202616

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

OSTEORAPTOR 2.9 W 1UB II BLUE--Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72202165

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

OSTEORAPTOR CRVD 2.3 SA UB COBRD BLUE- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72203290

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

MICRORAPTOR REGENESORB SUTURE ANCHOR- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72204984

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

ULTRA FAST-FIX AB ASSEMBLY - STRAIGHT-Absorbable Suture anchors Product Number: 72201493

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

OSTEORAPTOR 2.9 W. 2 UB WHITE / BLACK -Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72201996

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

TWINFIX 5.0MM AB SUTURE ANCHOR-Absorbable Suture anchors Product Number: 7210711

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

OSTEORAPTOR 2.3 W/ 1 UB COBRAID BLACK-Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72201992

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

ULTRA FAST-FIX AB ASSEMBLY-REVERSE CURVE-Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72201495

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA + CPSC + NHTSA - federal recall filings naming this firm. Verify with FDA, CPSC, or NHTSA directly.
  • Source: PlainRecalls Manufacturer Index - firm-level aggregation across all three federal recall feeds

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Recalls are aggregated across FDA, CPSC and NHTSA filings that name this firm; the total reflects the federal record, not an independent investigation. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.