Smith & Nephew Tibial Knee Prosthesis Recall: Internal Material Defect Risk
Smith & Nephew recalls specific lots of Tibial knee prosthesis models due to potential internal material defects that could affect safety. Affected units include model numbers 71420164, 71420166, 71420184 and listed lot numbers.
Lower-risk recall
Due to an inconsistency in the raw material process, specific lots may contain units with internal non-homogenous material defects.
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What happened, in plain English
Smith & Nephew is recalling specific lots of Tibial knee prosthesis models (71420164, 71420166, 71420184) because some units may have internal material defects from inconsistent raw material processing. This could lead to potential safety issues during use, so affected users should check their product details. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/64704-smith-nephew-tibial-knee-prosthesis-recall-internal-material-defect-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/64704-smith-nephew-tibial-knee-prosthesis-recall-internal-material-defect-risk · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2774-2020
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“Smith & Nephew Tibial Knee Prosthesis Recall: Internal Material Defect Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/64704-smith-nephew-tibial-knee-prosthesis-recall-internal-material-defect-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-2774-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2774-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The recall is due to an inconsistency in the raw material process that may result in units with non-homogenous material defects. These defects could potentially affect the structural integrity of the prosthesis during use, though the specific risk level is not described as severe.
Who’s affected
Patients who have received the recalled Tibial knee prosthesis models (71420164, 71420166, 71420184) and the listed lot numbers. Orthopedic surgeons and medical staff who use these models are also at risk if they have the affected units.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Tibial knee prosthesis model is 71420164, 71420166, or 71420184. Also, verify the lot numbers listed in the recall notice, which include specific combinations of numbers starting with 19MT, 20AT, 20BT, and G1923903 through G1925742.
- Brand
Smith & Nephew- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Identify your prosthesis model and lot number to see if it matches the recalled items listed in the notice.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 25 states, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “Domestic Distribution: AL, LA ,MN, KY, AR, MN, GA, TX, WI, NJ, NC, CT, NY, OH, IA, IN, NC, MA, SC, NV, CT, WV, NY, OH, MN, MI, SC, TN, FL, AZ, PA and MO. International Distribution: Austria, Belgium, China, Canada, Switzerland, Colombia,…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 34 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using this prosthesis immediately?
The recall does not require immediate discontinuation; affected users should check their product details to confirm if they are in the recall list.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2774-2020 (July 16, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2774-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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