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Open, Classified

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 1-10003-510 (SIZE 5- Left Medial); k) REF 1-10003-600 (SIZE 6- Right Medial); l) REF 1-10003-610 (SIZE 6- Left Medial); m) REF 1-10003-700 (SIZE 7- Right Medial); n) REF 1-10003-710 (SIZE 7- Left Medial); o) REF 1-10003-800, (SIZE 8 - Right Medial); p) REF 1-10003-810, (SIZE 8 - Left Medial); Unicondylar knee prothesis

FDA Recall Z-1670-2023 · Posted 2023-05-31

Recalling FirmSmith & Nephew, Inc.
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeHSX
Date Initiated2023-05-02
Product Quantity1994 units

Reason for Recall

Recent complaint data indicates that the revision rate may be trending higher than corresponding similar devices in global joint replacement registries. The data identifies a potential signal that the performance is an outlier versus the state of the art with respect to the risk for revision.

Firm Action

Smith & Nephew issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice to its consignees on 05/02/2023 via email and letter. The notice explained the problem and the risk and requested the following: Required Actions: 1. Please inspect your inventory and locate any devices from the listed product and batch numbers enclosed with this Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice, and quarantine them immediately. a. If you are a sales rep, district office, or distributor, you must notify your customers of the field action and ensure that the required actions are complete. b. Include the customer s account number and name in Section A. 2. Please provide a copy of the attached Physician Communication to the surgical staff. The firm is seeking the return of the device.

Root Cause

Under Investigation by firm

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide distribution.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

View FDA Recall →

Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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