Smith & Nephew, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2020 - (Recall #: Z-0118-2021)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2020.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Genesis (GII) - Product Usage: designed for use in patients in primary and revision surgery, where the posterior cruciate ligament and one or both of the collateral ligaments (i.e. medial collateral and/or lateral collateral ligament) are absent or incompetent.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: September 21, 2020

Date Posted: October 28, 2020

Recall Number: Z-0118-2021

Event ID: 86496

Reason for Recall:

The anterior locking detail does not meet its design specifications.

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: 47 devices

Code Information:

Model: 71420966, Lot: 18JY09702

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of CA, NH, NY, GA, MI, TX, IL, OK, LA, OR, FL, AZ, NJ, MO and the countries of AE. BE, BR, CO, DE, ES, FR, GB, HU, IT, PL, PT, TR.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated