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Smith & Nephew, Inc.

258 recalls on record · Latest: Jun 24, 2026

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Federal filing book Smith & Nephew, Inc. HEAVY-BOOK · SINGLE-AGENCY

#47 of 14,151 · 258 notices · 0.247% archive

  • BOOK 258 notices
  • RANK #47 of 14,151
  • SHARE 0.247% archive
  • AGENCY FDA Devices (258)
  • CAT medical devices
  • CATS 1 category
  • LATEST Jun 24, 2026
  • PHOTO Hospira Inc.

Nearest notice-volume peer: Hospira Inc. (1 notice gap)

Smith & Nephew, Inc. accounts for about 0.247% of the 104,423-notice archive on 258 distinct filings — a heavy share signal beside absolute volume. FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA notice stamps for this firm. Read with this firm → · Dominant category → · Similar-volume firm →

Smith & Nephew, Inc.'s standing among 14,151 recalling firms

Smith & Nephew, Inc. ranks 47th of 14,151 tracked firms by distinct recall-event count. Archive size reflects filing volume, not inherent product danger.

Smith & Nephew, Inc. vs all firms by recall-notice count

Where this firm's archive sits among every tracked recalling manufacturer

258 47th of 14151 higher than 14,104 of 14,151 firms

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Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-13

Smith & Nephew, Inc. in the notice-volume neighbourhood

Distinct federal recall events among this firm and nearest nationwide peers

notices

What this shows Smith & Nephew, Inc. holds about 0.247% of archive notices alongside 258 distinct filings.

Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA filings aggregated by PlainRecalls As of September 2026
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2026

TRIGEN PROXIMAL STRAIGHT HUMERAL NAIL 8/7 X 16, REF: 71760816

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 the Tandem Bipolar Hip System.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2024

smith&nephew LEIGON OXINIUM CONSTRAINED NONPOROUS FEMORAL COMPONENT, SIZE 4 LEFT, REF 71421164; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER

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, metallic

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-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER

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), c) REF 1-10011-300 (SIZE 5-6); Unicondylar knee prothesis

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 1-10003-110 (SIZE 1 Left Medial); c) REF 1-10003-200 (SIZE 2-Right Medial); d) REF 1-10003-210 (SIZE 2-Left Medial); e) REF 1-10003-300 (SIZE 3- Right Medial); f) REF 1-10003-310 (SIZE 3- Left Medial); g) REF 1-10003-400 (SIZE 4- Right Medial); h) REF 1-10003-410 (SIZE 4- Left Medial); i) REF 1-10003-500 (SIZE 5- Right Medial); j) REF

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, SIZE 1-RIGHT MEDIAL; c) REF 1-10012-200, SIZE 2-LEFT MEDIAL; d) REF 1-10012-250, SIZE 2-RIGHT MEDIAL; e) REF 1-10012-300, SIZE 3-LEFT MEDIAL; f) REF 1-10012-350, SIZE 3-RIGHT MEDIAL; g) REF 1-10012-400, SIZE 4-LEFT MEDIAL; h) REF 1-10012-450, SIZE 4-RIGHT MEDIAL; i) REF 1-10012-500, SIZE 5-LEFT MEDIAL; j) REF 1-10012-550, SIZE 5-RIGHT

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 1-10013-110, SIZE 1-LEFT MED, 10MM; c) REF 1-10013-111, SIZE 1-LEFT MED, 11MM; d) REF 1-10013-113, SIZE 1-LEFT MED, 13MM; e) REF 1-10013-159, SIZE 1-RIGHT MED, 9MM; f) REF 1-10013-160, SIZE 1-RIGHT MED, 10MM; g) REF 1-10013-161, SIZE 1-RIGHT MED, 11MM; h) REF 1-10013-163, SIZE 1-RIGHT MED, 13MM; i) REF 1-10013-209, SIZE 2-LEFT MED, 9MM; j)

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 #71420166.

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 procedures Product Number: 72205104

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 Use Only, ZR-2.5NB,Sterile. Knee prosthesis component.

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 cruciate ligament reconstruction, Part Number: 014208

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 cement which can be used for hip, knee, and shoulder implant fixation. VERSABOND AB includes the antibiotic- gentamycin.

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 fractures, spiral shaft fractures, long oblique shaft fractures and segmental 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

Smith & Nephew, Inc. carries an outsized archive share

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many federal recall notices name Smith & Nephew, Inc.?
PlainRecalls indexes 258 distinct federal recall events naming Smith & Nephew, Inc., aggregated from FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA filings (archive as of September 2026). That count is an issuance inventory, not a hazard score.
Where does Smith & Nephew, Inc. sit among other recalling firms?
Smith & Nephew, Inc. ranks #47 of 14,151 by distinct recall-event count among 14,151 firms in this archive (99th percentile of firms with fewer notices). Rank tracks filing frequency, not product danger.
Which agency issues most of Smith & Nephew, Inc.'s notices?
FDA Devices accounts for 258 of this firm's 258 indexed notices.
What product category dominates Smith & Nephew, Inc.'s filing book?
Filings for Smith & Nephew, Inc. span 1 product category, led by medical devices. Browse that category archive for peer firms and related notices.
Is a higher notice count more dangerous?
No. Archive size reflects how often federal agencies publish recalls naming the firm — reporting volume, coverage, and product range all move the number. Always verify the individual notice with the issuing agency before acting on a specific product.
Smith & Nephew, Inc.: 258 federal recall notices aggregated from FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA filings (lead agency FDA Devices). Verify individual notices with FDA directly before acting on a specific recall.

Firm-level totals aggregate distinct federal recall events naming Smith & Nephew, Inc.; individual notices remain authoritative on each linked recall page.

Methodology · Corrections · FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA · Archive as of September 2026