Reported Jul 6, 2016 · Terminated
LEGION(TM) HK FEMORAL ASSEMBLY, SIZE 3 LEFT, A/P 54.5 MM, M/L 62 MM, REF 71421373 The LEGION Hinge Knee System is…
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 1450 E Brooks Rd · Memphis, TN · 38116-1804
Is this the product you have?
5 of 5 products
| # | Product as published |
|---|---|
| 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. |
- Lot codes and dates
- Lot codes
15LM0879215LM1563815LM1563915MM0301115MM0301215MM0301415MM09814
- Lot codes
- Amount recalled
- 12 units
This recall covers 6 products
The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other 5 are below.
Where it was sold
- Nationwide
- PR
Why it was recalled
The surface inside of the femoral component, where cement is applied for adhesion, is below specification.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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