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Terminated

LEGION(TM) HK FEMORAL ASSEMBLY, SIZE 4 LEFT, A/P 58.5 MM, M/L 66 MM, REF 71421374 The LEGION Hinge Knee System is indicated for: 1. Rheumatoid arthritis. 2. Post-traumatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, or degenerative arthritis in older patients whose age, weight and activity level are compatible with an adequate long-term result. 3. Failed osteotomies, unicompartmental replacement, or total knee replacement. 4. Posterior stabilized knee systems are designed for use in patients in primary and revision surgery, 5. Constrained and hinge knee systems are designed for use in patients in primary and revision surgery. The LEGION Hinge Knee System is for cemented use only.

FDA Recall Z-2092-2016 · Posted None

Recalling FirmSmith & Nephew, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeKRO
Date Initiated2016-05-26
Date Terminated2019-08-16
Product Quantity33 units

Reason for Recall

The surface inside of the femoral component, where cement is applied for adhesion, is below specification.

Firm Action

The firm sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated May 26, 2016 to customers, via email and FedEx Overnight delivery . The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to 1. Inspect inventory and locate any unused devices from the listed product and batch numbers, and quarantine them immediately. 2. Complete the Inventory Return Certification Form on the following page, indicating the quantities that need to be returned. If you do not have product to return, place an x in the column No Product to Return. Include your contact information in the spaces provided at the bottom of the form. 3. Contact Smith & Nephews Field Actions Department via email at [email protected] or fax +1-901-566-7975 to return the completed Inventory Return Certification Form and obtain a return authorization (RA) number if you have product to return. 4. Return any affected product to the address listed on the Inventory Return Certification Form. Indicate the RA number on your return shipment.

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution and US Nationwide including Puerto Rico and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, South Africa, Sweden, and UK.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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

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