Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 15310 |
| Brand Name: | Smith & Nephew Genesis II PS High Flexion Articular Insert |
| Model: | Catalgoue Number: 71421515 |
| Affected: | Lot Number: 12GT20904 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Smith & Nephew Surgical Ltd Unit A 36 Hillside road Wairau Valley AUCKLAND 0760 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 657 799 |
| Manufacturer: | Smith & Nephew Inc |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has advised that the reason for this recall is that the Tyvek lid on one, or both, of the two trays that form a double barrier around the insert may not have been adequately sealed. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 30/8/2013 |
