Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 18132 |
| Brand Name: | S&N Genesis II Non-Porous Tibial Base |
| Model: | 71420182 |
| Affected: | Bat: 14CT39993 |
| 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: | Smith & Nephew advise that a batch of the Genesis II Knee System non-porous tibial base plate was manufactured with a surface finish that did not meet the product specification. This could result in poor cement adherence and the loosening of the base plate. The device may fail, and revision surgery may be required. |
| Recall action type: | Alert |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Healthcare Professional |
| Date Commenced: | 25/2/2015 |
