GENESIS II NON-POROUS CRUCIATE RETAINING FEMORAL COMPONENT, SIZE 6 RIGHT, REF 71420026 Knee prosthesis
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2883-2018.
Two lots of Genesis II Non Porous C/R Femoral Size 6 right packaged were distributed containing Genesis II C/R Femoral Size 4 left.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2883-2018.
Recall terminated by FDA.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Smith & Nephew, Inc. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.
Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2883-2018.
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
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Smith & Nephew, Inc. Recall FAQ
Smith & Nephew, Inc. is the subject of a medical implants safety report: GENESIS II NON-POROUS CRUCIATE RETAINING FEMORAL COMPONENT, SIZE 6 RIGHT, REF 71420026 Knee prosthesis. The notice was published on August 1, 2017 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 27 units are potentially affected.