Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
FDA adverse event reports and recall history for prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer/metal/polymer (product code JWH), from the public MAUDE corpus and the live FDA recall database.
- Total reports
- 158,737
- Deaths
- 262
- Injuries
- 133,583
- Malfunctions
- 23,220
Reports per year
Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused twice in 2026 during FDA reporting-system changes and has since resumed.
Recent recalls
- 2026-09-16Open, ClassifiedProcess change control
ALL POLY CONSTRAINED INSERT 54MM 69-2854 NRG KNEE CR 82-2-0512 82-2-0518 82-2-0912 NRG KNEE P/S 82-3-0318 SCORPIO + MOBILE BEARING PCS 78-5-0910 SCORPIO C-DOME PATELLA 73-2710 SCORPIO INSET PATELLA 73-2610 SCORPIO M-DOME PATELLA 73-0110 73-0710 73-0910 SCORPIO RECESSED PATELLA 26MM 3044-0026 SCORPIO TS TIB INS 72-4-9114 SCORPIO TS TIBIAL INSERT 72-4-0324 SCORPIOFLEX TOTAL KNEE CR 72-16-0512 72-16-0518 72-16-0912 72-16-1112 SERIES II TIBIAL BEAR INSERT NO 11 15MM 3052-1115 UHR BIPOLAR 26X52mm UH1-52-26 UHR BIPOLAR 26X58mm UH1-58-26 UHR BIPOLAR 28X48mm UH1-48-28 UHR BIPOLAR 28X52mm UH1-52-28 UHR BIPOLAR 28X55mm UH1-55-28 UHR BIPOLAR 32X49MM UH1-49-32 UHR BIPOLAR 32X51MM UH1-51-32 UHR BIPOLAR 32X52MM UH1-52-32 UHR BIPOLAR 32X54MM UH1-54-32 Orthopaedic implant components manufactured from UHMWPE (polyethylene)
Affected devices were manufactured with Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) raw material aged in excess of five years. Product has the potential for elevated levels of oxidation, which may result in increased wear, leading to hazards such as excessive wear debris, material fragments, fractured device, or disassociated device. Potential harms include revision surgery, pain, and inflammation.
- 2026-08-05Open, ClassifiedProcess design
Brand Name: U2 Total Knee System Product Name: PSA Box Trial, L, #1-6 and PSA Box Trial, R, #1-6 Model/Catalog Number: 9323-5511 thru 9323-5516 and 9323-5521 thru 9323-5526 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Knee femur prosthesis trial, reusable Component: No, N/A
Due to an incomplete process of the component screw by a subcontractor which prevents the properly assembling of stem trail.
- 2026-07-08Open, ClassifiedProcess change control
Brand Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE Product Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE INS, 11L 14MM, VE Model/Catalog Number: 342-19-703 Product Description: Enovis knee devices are intended for knee arthroplasty.
Due to packaging discrepancy with incorrect product size mixed up.
- 2026-07-08Open, ClassifiedProcess change control
Brand Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE Product Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE INS, 11L 14MM, VE Model/Catalog Number: 341-14-711 Product Description: Enovis knee devices are for knee arthroplasty.
Due to packaging discrepancy with incorrect product size mixed up.
- 2026-02-24Open, ClassifiedProcess control
Brand Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE Product Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE INS, 7L 16MM, VE Model/Catalog Number: 341-16-707
Knee and Humeral socket implants contain incorrect labeling.
- 2026-02-02Open, ClassifiedLabeling Change Control
EMPOWR 3D Knee Tibial Insert 5R 14MM, VE, REF: 342-14-705
942-01-40G acetabular system package was found to contain 942-01-36H acetabular system; and several other acetabular system and knee insert devices may also have a packaging discrepancy, which may cause surgical delay to exchange devices or revision surgery.
- 2025-09-08Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
LinkSymphoKnee System, Tibial Component, Modular, Symmetric, Sz. 5, CoCrMo/TiNbN, cemented, Fixed. REF Number: 880-100/50
Some modular LinkSymphoKnee TiNbN Tibial Components were manufactured with two uncoated security screws, which is incorrect.
- 2025-08-08Open, ClassifiedLabeling Change Control
Brand Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE TIBIAL INSERT - E-PLUS Product Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE INS, 4L 16MM, VE Model/Catalog Number: 341-16-704 Product Description: Enovis knee devices are intended for treatment of patients who are candidates for knee arthroplasty per the Indication for use. While total knee replacements are not intended to withstand activity levels and loads of normal healthy bone, they are a means of restoring mobility and reducing pain for many patients.
Knee implants contain incorrect labeling (size and/or side incorrect)
- 2025-08-08Open, ClassifiedLabeling Change Control
Brand Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE TIBIAL INSERT - E-PLUS Product Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE INS, 7R 16MM, VE Model/Catalog Number: 342-16-707 Product Description: Enovis knee devices are intended for treatment of patients who are candidates for knee arthroplasty per the Indication for use. While total knee replacements are not intended to withstand activity levels and loads of normal healthy bone, they are a means of restoring mobility and reducing pain for many patients.
Knee implants contain incorrect labeling (size and/or side incorrect)
- 2025-07-17Open, ClassifiedPackaging change control
Brand Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE TIBIAL INSERT - E-PLUS Product Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEETM INS, 11L 10MM, VE Model/Catalog Number: 341-10-711 Software Version: NA Product Description: Enovis" knee devices are intended for treatment of patients who are candidates for knee arthroplasty per the Indication for use. While total knee replacements are not intended to withstand activity levels and loads of normal healthy bone, they are a means of restoring mobility and reducing pain for many patients. Component: NA
Due to packaging discrepancy with the incorrect tibial inserts/implants being packaged. The use of this product may result in the incorrect product being selected. This could result in a revision surgery if used.
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