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Smith & Nephew, Inc.

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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 Apr 27, 2016

TC-PLUS(TM), Primary Fixed Tibial Component VKS Right, SIZE 10 RIGHT, STERILE R, REF 12 000 0013, S&N 7500268, Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG Product Usage: Tibial knee prosthesis
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 27, 2016

TC-PLUS(TM), Primary Fixed Tibial Component VKS Right, SIZE 12 RIGHT, STERILE R, REF 12 000 028, S&N 7500283, Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG Product Usage: Tibial knee prosthesis
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 27, 2016

TC-PLUS(TM), Primary Fixed Tibial Component VKS Right, SIZE 10 RIGHT, STERILE R, REF 12 000 027, S&N 7500282, Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG Product Usage: Tibial knee prosthesis
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 27, 2016

TC-PLUS(TM), Primary Fixed Tibial Component VKS Left, SIZE 8 LEFT, STERILE R, REF 12 000 005, S&N 7500260, Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG Product Usage: Tibial knee prosthesis
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 27, 2016

TC-PLUS(TM), Primary Fixed Tibial Component VKS Right, SIZE 6 RIGHT, STERILE R, REF 12 000 025, S&N 7500280, Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG Product Usage: Tibial knee prosthesis
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 27, 2016

TC-PLUS(TM), Primary Fixed Tibial Component VKS Left, SIZE 2 LEFT, STERILE R, REF 12 000 002, S&N 7500257, Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG Product Usage: Tibial knee prosthesis
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 27, 2016

TC-PLUS(TM), Primary Fixed Tibial Component VKS Right, SIZE 4 RIGHT, STERILE R, REF 12 000 024, S&N 7500279, Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG Product Usage: Tibial knee prosthesis
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 27, 2016

TC-PLUS(TM), Primary Fixed Tibial Component VKS Right, SIZE 6 RIGHT, STERILE R, REF 12 000 0011, S&N 7500266, Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG Product Usage: Tibial knee prosthesis
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2016

LEGION(TM) HEMI STEPPED, TIBIAL SCREW-ON WEDGE, REF 71421147, QTY 1, 5 MM, SIZE 5-6 LT-LAT / RT-MDL; Tibial knee prosthesis, augment.
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

Smith & Nephew BEAVER Blade 4.0mm Part Number: 72203307 Orthopedic surgical instrument used in hip arthroscopy.
FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

Smith & Nephew GENESIS(R) II/LEGION(TM) PATELLAR COMPONENT, RESURFACING ROUND, 32MM STANDARD, FOR CEMENTED USE ONLY WITH JOURNEY PEG, STERILE EO, Rx only, REF Number: 71934490 knee implant.
FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING MODULAR HEAD, REF numbers: 74121238, MODULAR HEAD 38 MM -8MM 74121242, MODULAR HEAD 42 MM -8MM 74121246, MODULAR HEAD 46 MM -8MM 74121250, MODULAR HEAD 50 MM -8MM 74121254, MODULAR HEAD 54 MM -8MM 74121258, MODULAR HEAD 58 MM -8MM 74121338, MODULAR HEAD 3 8MM -4 (SHORT) 74121342, MODULAR HEAD 42 MM -4 (SHORT) 74121346, MODULAR HEAD 46 MM -4 (SHORT) 74121350, MODULAR HEAD 50 MM -4 (SHORT) 74121354, MODULAR HEAD 54 MM -4 (SHORT) 74121358, MODULAR
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

Smith & Nephew PERI-LOC VOLAR DISTAL RADIUS PLATE STANDARD 3 HOLE SHORT, RIGHT - 62 MM, STERILE R, Rx only, REF Numbers: 71863114 Bone fixation plate
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

Smith & Nephew PERI-LOC VOLAR DISTAL RADIUS PLATE STANDARD 3 HOLE SHORT, LEFT - 62 MM, STERILE R, Rx only, REF Numbers: 71863110 Bone fixation plate
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Smith & Nephew BIRMINGHAM HIP (TM) RESURFACING FEMORAL HEAD, STERILE R, Rx only, REF Numbers: 74121138 (38 MM), 74123140 (40 MM), 74121142 (42 MM), 74123144 (44 MM), 74121146 (46 MM). Product Usage: Hip joint prosthesis
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Smith & Nephew BIRMINGHAM HIP (TM) RESURFACING ACETABULAR CUP W/IMPACTOR, REF Numbers: 74120144 (44 MM), 74120146 (46 MM), 74122146 (46 MM), 74122148 (48 MM), 74120148 (48 MM), 74120150 (50 MM), 74122150 (50 MM), 74122152 (52 MM), 74120152 (52 MM), 74120154 (54 MM) Product Usage: Hip joint prosthesis
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Smith & Nephew BIRMINGHAM HIP (TM) RESURFACING DYSPLASIA CUP W/IMPACTOR, REF Numbers: 74120246 (46 MM), 74122248 (48 MM), 74120250 (50 MM), 74122252 (52 MM), 74120254 (54 MM) Product Usage: Hip joint prosthesis
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 1, 2015

ULTRA-FAST FIX Knot Pusher Suture Cutters Product Number: 72201537 Intended for Meniscal Repair.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2015

R3(TM) 28 MM I.D., 60 MM O.D. CONSTRAINED LINER, REF 71339160, QTY: (1), STERILE EO, Product Usage: The R3 Constrained liner Acetabular System is a cemented or uncemented prosthesis intended to replace a hip joint. The Constrained liner is intended for primary or revision patients at high risk for hip dislocation due to a history of prior dislocation, bone loss, soft tissue laxity, neuromuscular disease, or intra-operative instability and for whom all other options to constrained acetabular
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2015

R3(TM) 22 MM I.D., 58 MM O.D. CONSTRAINED LINER, REF 71339158, QTY: (1), STERILE EO. Product Usage: The R3 Constrained liner Acetabular System is a cemented or uncemented prosthesis intended to replace a hip joint. The Constrained liner is intended for primary or revision patients at high risk for hip dislocation due to a history of prior dislocation, bone loss, soft tissue laxity, neuromuscular disease, or intra-operative instability and for whom all other options to constrained acetabular

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2015

R3(TM) 22 MM I.D., 56 MM O.D. CONSTRAINED LINER, REF 71339156, QTY: (1), STERILE EO. Product Usage: The R3 Constrained liner Acetabular System is a cemented or uncemented prosthesis intended to replace a hip joint. The Constrained liner is intended for primary or revision patients at high risk for hip dislocation due to a history of prior dislocation, bone loss, soft tissue laxity, neuromuscular disease, or intra-operative instability and for whom all other options to constrained acetabular

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2015

R3(TM) 28 MM I.D., 62 MM O.D. CONSTRAINED LINER, REF 71339162, QTY: (1), STERILE EO. Product Usage: The R3 Constrained liner Acetabular System is a cemented or uncemented prosthesis intended to replace a hip joint. The Constrained liner is intended for primary or revision patients at high risk for hip dislocation due to a history of prior dislocation, bone loss, soft tissue laxity, neuromuscular disease, or intra-operative instability and for whom all other options to constrained acetabular

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2015

R3(TM) 22 MM I.D., 52 MM O.D. CONSTRAINED LINER, REF 71339152, QTY: (1), STERILE EO. Product Usage: The R3 Constrained liner Acetabular System is a cemented or uncemented prosthesis intended to replace a hip joint. The Constrained liner is intended for primary or revision patients at high risk for hip dislocation due to a history of prior dislocation, bone loss, soft tissue laxity, neuromuscular disease, or intra-operative instability and for whom all other options to constrained acetabular

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 17, 2014

LEGION(TM) COCR CONSTRAINED FEMORAL COMPONENT, SIZE 5, RIGHT, REF 71426005, QTY 1, Smith & Nephew, knee prosthesis Usage:orthopedic.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 17, 2014

LEGION(TM) COCR CONSTRAINED FEMORAL COMPONENT, SIZE 6, LEFT, REF 71426006, QTY 1, Smith & Nephew, knee prosthesis Usage:orthopedic.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 17, 2014

LEGION(TM) COCR CONSTRAINED FEMORAL COMPONENT, SIZE 4, LEFT, REF 71425004, QTY 1, Smith & Nephew, knee prosthesis Usage:orthopedic.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

RENASYS EZ/ RENASYS EZ Plus 800 mL canister with Solidifier Product Usage: RENASYS EZ and RENASYS EZ Plus Canisters are used for the collection of exudate removed from wounds being treated by negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT).
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

RENASYS EZ/ RENASYS EZ Plus 250 mL canister with Solidifier Product Usage: RENASYS EZ and RENASYS EZ Plus Canisters are used for the collection of exudate removed from wounds being treated by negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT).
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

RENASYS EZ/ RENASYS EZ Plus 800 mL canister (w/o CLP) with Solidifier Product Usage: RENASYS EZ and RENASYS EZ Plus Canisters are used for the collection of exudate removed from wounds being treated by negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT).
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

RENASYS EZ Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System (RENASYS EZ) for patients who would benefit from a suction device particulary as the device may promote wound healing.
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

TRIGEN(R) INTERTAN(TM) 10MM X 18 CM NAIL, 125o, REF 71675201, QTY (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Memphis, Inc., TN 38116 TRIGEN(R) INTERTAN(TM) 11.5MM X 18 CM NAIL, 125o, REF 71675202, QTY (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Memphis, Inc., TN 38116 TRIGEN(R) INTERTAN(TM) 13MM X 18 CM NAIL, 125o, REF 71675203, QTY (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Memphis, Inc., TN 38116 TRIGEN(R) INTERTAN(TM) 10MM X 20 CM NAIL, 125o, REF 71675204, QTY (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Memphis, Inc., TN 38116

FDA Devices Moderate May 28, 2014

TRIGEN INTERTAN NAIL: (1) REF 71675201, 10 MM X 18 CM, 125 degree, (2) REF 71675202, 11.5 MM X 18 CM, 125 degree, (3) REF 71675203, 13 MM X 18 CM, 125 degree, (4) REF 71675204, 10 MM X 20 CM, 125 degree, (5) REF 71675205, 11.5 MM X 20 CM, 125 degree, (6) REF 71675207, 10 MM X 18 CM, 130 degree, (7) REF 71675208, 11.5 MM X 18 CM, 130 degree, (8) REF 71675211, 11.5 MM X 20 CM, 130 degree, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Orthopedic fixation device.
FDA Devices Moderate May 28, 2014

TRIGEN INTERTAN 1.5 NAIL: (1) REF 71676515, 10 MM X 10 CM, 125 degree, LEFT, (2) REF 71676556, 11.5 MM X 36 CM, 125 degree, RIGHT, (3) REF 71676558, 11.5 MM X 38 CM, 125 degree, RIGHT, (4) REF 71676561, 11.5 MM X 42 CM, 125 degree, LEFT, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Orthopedic fixation device.
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

Smith & Nephew RENASYS-AB Abdominal Dressing Kit with Soft Port REF #'s: 66800980 (The RENASYS Soft Port Dressing Kits are used in conjunction with negative pressure wound therapy pumps)
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

Smith & Nephew RENASYS Soft Port REF: 66800799 (The RENASYS Soft Port Dressing Kits are used in conjunction with negative pressure wound therapy pumps)
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

Smith & Nephew RENASYS-F Foam Dressing Kit with Soft Port REF #'s: 66800794, 66800795, and 66800796 (The RENASYS Soft Port Dressing Kits are used in conjunction with negative pressure wound therapy pumps)
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

Smith & Nephew RENASYS-G Sterile, Gauze Dressing Kit with Soft Port REF #'s: 66800961 (The RENASYS Soft Port Dressing Kits are used in conjunction with negative pressure wound therapy pumps)
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

Smith & Nephew RENASYS-Gauze with Soft Port Kit REF #'s: 66800933, 66800934, 66800935, and 66800936 (The RENASYS Soft Port Dressing Kits are used in conjunction with negative pressure wound therapy pumps)
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2014

Smith & Nephew RENASYS-F XL with Soft Port REF #: 66800797 (The RENASYS Soft Port Dressing Kits are used in conjunction with negative pressure wound therapy pumps)
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 5, 2014

Reflection Interfit Shell, 52 MM OD, 3 HOLE, REF 71336052, QTY 1, STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Indications for use include cemented or uncemented total hip arthroplasty for rheumatoid arthritis; osteoarthritis; post traumatic arthritis, avascular necrosis; femoral and neck fractures; osteomyelitis; fracture, dislocation of the hip; and unsuccessful cup arthroplasty, endoprosthesis, femoral osteotomy, or girdlestone resection.
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 5, 2014

Renasys EZ PLUS, a Canister Component of of Renasys EZ Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 5, 2014

Renasys EZ, a Canister Component of of Renasys EZ Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System
FDA Devices Moderate Jan 1, 2014

REFLECTION(R), MICROSTABLE(R), ACETABULAR LINER, 20o OVERHANG, 28 MM ID, 54-56 OD, QTY: (1), STERILE EO, REF 71742854, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA. Orthopaedic.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

GENESIS(R) II, POSTERIOR STABILIZED ARTICULAR INSERT, SIZE 1-2, 13 MM QTY: (1), REF 71420806, STERILE EO, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA Orthopedic
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

GENESIS(R) II, PS HIGH FLEXION ARTICULAR INSERT, SIZE 5-6, 11 MM QTY: (1), REF 71421516, STERILE EO, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA Orthopedic
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

GENESIS(R) II, PS HIGH FLEXION ARTICULAR INSERT, SIZE 3-4, 9 MM QTY: (1), REF 71421508, STERILE EO, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA Orthopedic
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

GENESIS(R) II, PS HIGH FLEXION ARTICULAR INSERT, SIZE 3-4, 13 MM QTY: (1), REF 71420820, STERILE EO, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA Orthopedic
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

GENESIS(R) II, MOBILE BEARING ARTICULAR INSERT RIGHT, SIZE 5, 9 MM QTY: (1), REF 71621509, STERILE EO, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA Orthopedic
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

GENESIS(R) II, PS HIGH FLEXION ARTICULAR INSERT, SIZE 5-6, 9 MM QTY: (1), REF 71421515, STERILE EO, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA Orthopedic
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

GENESIS(R) II, NON-POROUS TIBIAL BASE, SIZE 6, RIGHT, QTY: (1), REF 71420188. Product Usage: orthopaedic

Smith & Nephew, Inc. carries an outsized archive share

Drug and device firms outside this manufacturer and state, matched by notice volume and category footprint.

Similar recall count

Nearest multi-notice firms by distinct-event totals (258 here — heavy-book).

Hospira Inc. 257 Intuitive Surgical, Inc. 257 Hyundai 261 The Anspach Effort, Inc. 261 Biomet, Inc. 255

Similar medical devices volume

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Intuitive Surgical, Inc. 257 The Anspach Effort, Inc. 261 Biomet, Inc. 255 Cook Inc. 264

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.

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