Smith & Nephew recalls specific knee inserts due to higher revision rates than typical in joint replacement registries. Affected models include 74023111-74023488 and 74203326. No immediate action needed but check if your insert is listed.
The data in the National Joint Registry of England, Wales and Northern Ireland (NJREWNI) and Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry (AOANJRR) indicate that the first generation JOURNEY BCS Knee System has a revision rate over 1.5 times the primary total knee arthroplasty device class average revision rates reported in those registries.
Smith & Nephew is recalling certain knee inserts for the JOURNEY BCS Knee System because they have a revision rate over 1.5 times higher than average in joint replacement registries. This means these inserts may need to be replaced more often than expected, potentially causing longer recovery or additional surgeries.
The recall is based on data showing these knee inserts have a revision rate more than 1.5 times higher than the average for similar knee replacements in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, as well as Australia. Revision means the joint needs to be replaced again, which can lead to longer recovery or additional surgeries.
People who received the specific JOURNEY BCS Knee Conventional Polyethylene Inserts with model numbers listed in the recall (74023111-74023488 and 74203326) are affected. Patients who have had knee replacements with these inserts are most at risk.
Check if your knee insert has a model number starting with 74023111 through 74023488 or 74203326. These numbers are listed in the recall notice for the specific affected inserts.
Look for the model number on your knee insert to see if it matches the list of affected numbers (74023111-74023488 or 74203326).
No action is needed if your model number isn't listed in the recall. The recall only applies to specific model numbers.
The recall is based on data from joint replacement registries showing these inserts have a revision rate over 1.5 times higher than average for similar knee replacements.
If you have an affected insert, you may need additional surgeries more often than expected, which could lead to longer recovery or more complications.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smith & Nephew to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0003-2019 — Smith & Nephew Smith & Nephew Hello, I own a Smith & Nephew that is covered by recall Z-0003-2019 from Smith & Nephew. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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.
