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smith&nephew LEGION OXINIUM POSTERIOR STABILIZED NONPOROUS FEMORAL COMPONENT, SIZE 5N, RIGHT, NARROW, REF 71421275; Uncoated knee femur prosthesis, metallic

FDA Recall Z-0282-2025 · Posted 2024-10-31

Recalling FirmSmith & Nephew Inc
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeJWH
Date Initiated2024-10-02
Product Quantity8 units

Reason for Recall

Complaint received indicating that a package contained a LEGION NARROW PS OXIN SZ 5N RIGHT implant instead of a GENESIS II POSTERIOR STABILIZED FEMORAL SIZE 5 LEFT as described on the product label.

Firm Action

Smith & Nephew issued an "Urgent Medical Device RECALL Notice" to its consignees on 10/02/2024 via email. The notice explained the issue, potential risk of use of the affected product, and requested the return of the affected devices. Return affected product to: Smith+Nephew | Attn: Quality Hold and Field Action Returns Department | 1450 E Brooks Road, Building G | Memphis, TN 38116 Distributors, sales reps, and district offices were directed to notify their customers. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this recall, please contact FieldActions@smith nephew.com.

Root Cause

Packaging change control

Distribution Pattern

US Distribution to states of: MS, TN, NC, CA, GA, DE, AL, and OUS distribution to country of: Canada

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

View FDA Recall →

Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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