To find specific, detailed information about problems reported with the Smith and Nephew knee replacement systems Oxinium Genesis II and Oxinium Profix II, patients may go to the FDA's MAUDE Database site. To find the information, enter the name "Smith & Nephew" in the "Manufacturer" field and click the "Search" button at the bottom of the form. The search return more than 500 matches, which is the maximum the system can display. So, you will only see 500 results returned.

For more specific information, return to the form and enter the product name ("Genesis II" or "Profix") in the "Brand Name" field. This will return a more manageable list, although not comprehensive, due to the way brand names are entered into the system.

For example, the following information about the defective Smith and Nephew products is listed on the FDA's MAUDE Database site:

Oxinium Femoral Component - Adverse Event or Product Problem - Nov. 7, 2003

Genesis II Oxinium - Adverse Event or Product Problem - Aug. 12, 2002

Genesis II Oxinium - Adverse Event or Product Problem - Mar. 9, 2002

Information about the Smith and Nephew knee systems recall does not yet appear on the on-line FDA Enforcement Report. This may be due to the voluntary nature of the recall or due to an on-going evaluation. Patients fitted with these products may wish to contact the FDA or periodically check the searchable database for additional information.