Smith & Nephew recalls JOURNEY BCS OXINIUM knee femoral components with catalog numbers 74021110-74021149 due to higher revision rates than average in joint registries.
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 specific knee replacement components because they have a revision rate over 1.5 times higher than typical knee implants in official registries. This means these components may need to be replaced more often than average, which could lead to additional surgeries.
The recalled knee components have a higher revision rate than average, meaning they may need to be replaced more frequently. Revision rates refer to how often the implant fails and requires additional surgery. This is based on data from joint registries in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Patients who received the recalled knee components during surgery between 2010 and 2015 are likely affected. Those with the specific catalog numbers listed are at the highest risk.
Check if your knee implant has catalog numbers 74021110 through 74021149. The recall covers all lots of these components produced between 2010 and 2015.
Reach out to your surgeon to determine if you have the recalled knee components and discuss next steps.
The recall is based on data showing the recalled knee components have a revision rate over 1.5 times higher than typical knee implants in official joint registries.
The official notice does not specify that you need a new implant; it only indicates a higher revision rate than average.
Check if your knee implant has catalog numbers 74021110 through 74021149, as these are the specific components recalled.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smith & Nephew to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0002-2019 — Smith & Nephew Smith & Nephew Hello, I own a Smith & Nephew that is covered by recall Z-0002-2019 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.
