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Smith & Nephew, Inc. recalls

Every recall we track for Smith & Nephew, Inc. — 136 in all, from 2017–2026 — plus the complaints and injury reports the public filed about them. 1 is rated “stop using now”.

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Recalls per year, by danger level

Recalls from Smith & Nephew, Inc. fell by more than half in 2025 (2, down from 11 in 2024). 1% rated “stop using now”.

2017: 10 recalls — 1 stop using now, 1 use caution, 7 lower risk, 1 not yet rated1020172018: 20 recalls — 3 use caution, 15 lower risk, 2 not yet rated2020182019: 8 recalls — 2 use caution, 6 lower risk820192020: 62 recalls — 11 use caution, 47 lower risk, 4 not yet rated6220202021: 9 recalls — 9 lower risk920212022: 3 recalls — 3 lower risk320222023: 10 recalls — 9 lower risk, 1 not yet rated1020232024: 11 recalls — 1 use caution, 9 lower risk, 1 not yet rated1120242025: 2 recalls — 2 lower risk220252026 (to date): 1 recall — 1 use caution12026to date

All FDA recall records for Smith & Nephew, Inc. since 2017, counted by recall date (one bar per calendar year; 2026 is partial). Danger level is GovInfoNow’s plain-language rating; “not yet rated” records are still being written up.

Recalls per year for Smith & Nephew, Inc., by danger level
YearStop using nowUse cautionLower riskNot yet ratedTotal
2017117110
20180315220
201902608
202001147462
202100909
202200303
2023009110
2024019111
202500202
2026 (to date)01001

Most common reasons for Smith & Nephew, Inc. recalls

  • A manufacturing error resulted in out of specification R3 Acetabular Shells6

What to do if you have a recalled Smith & Nephew, Inc. product

  1. Match the model, catalog or lot number on your device to the recall.
  2. Ask the prescribing clinician or supplier what to do — many device recalls are corrections, not removals.
  3. Report problems to FDA MedWatch.

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All Smith & Nephew, Inc. recalls

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Smith & Nephew, Inc. recall questions

How many recalls has Smith & Nephew, Inc. had?

136 recalls from Smith & Nephew, Inc. are on record with U.S. safety agencies, from 2017–2026.

What is the most recent Smith & Nephew, Inc. recall?

Smith & Nephew, Inc. recalls TRIGEN PROXIMAL STRAIGHT HUMERAL NAIL 8/7 X 16, REF: 71760816, dated Mar 16, 2026. Every Smith & Nephew, Inc. recall is listed on this page, newest first.

Why are Smith & Nephew, Inc. products recalled?

The most common reasons on record: A manufacturing error resulted in out of specification R3 Acetabular Shells (6).

What should I do if I have a recalled Smith & Nephew, Inc. product?

Match the model, catalog or lot number on your device to the recall. Ask the prescribing clinician or supplier what to do — many device recalls are corrections, not removals. Report problems to FDA MedWatch.

How do I get alerts for new Smith & Nephew, Inc. recalls?

Sign up for free email alerts on GovInfoNow — we check official CPSC, FDA, USDA and NHTSA data every day and email you only when a recall matches what you follow.