Smith & Nephew recalls Journey BCS Knee CoCr Femoral Components with catalog numbers 74021210-74021229 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 implants because they have a higher revision rate than typical knee replacements. This means these implants may need to be replaced more often than average, which could lead to additional surgeries.
The knee implants have a higher revision rate than average in joint registries. Revision rates measure how often implants need to be replaced, so these components may require more frequent replacements than typical knee replacements.
Patients who received the Journey BCS Knee CoCr Femoral Components with catalog numbers 74021210-74021229 from Smith & Nephew are affected. Those who have had this specific knee implant are most at risk of needing additional surgeries.
Check if your knee implant has catalog numbers 74021210 through 74021229. These components were sold by Smith & Nephew in the United States and Canada.
Look for catalog numbers 74021210-74021229 on your knee implant.
The National Joint Registry of England, Wales and Northern Ireland and Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry show these knee implants have a revision rate over 1.5 times the average for knee replacements.
The recall indicates these implants may need replacement more often than average, but no immediate replacement is required. Patients should consult their surgeon about potential next steps.
Check the catalog numbers on your implant. Affected models are 74021210 through 74021229.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smith & Nephew to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0001-2019 — Smith & Nephew Smith & Nephew Hello, I own a Smith & Nephew that is covered by recall Z-0001-2019 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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