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Genesis II Knee System - non-porous tibial baseplate (used in knee replacements)

Australian Government, Department of Health, Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).Hazard alert - potential for implant failure due to poor fixation.

In Australia consumers and health professionals are advised that Smith & Nephew Surgical, in consultation with the TGA, has issued a hazard alert for Genesis II Knee System - non-porous tibial baseplates model number 71420182 with batch number 14CT39993.  The Genesis II Knee System - non-porous tibial baseplate is a component used in total knee replacements.  Read more here.

Last modified: Tue, 07 Apr 2015 10:53:58 BST