Skip to content
Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

LEGION(TM) HK FEMORAL ASSEMBLY, SIZE 5 RIGHT, A/P 62 MM, M/L 70 MM, REF 71421365 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.

Z-2095-2016

May 26, 2016

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Event
Event 74271
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
97 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2095-2016

Official wording

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

Code information: Lot codes: 15JM04561,15JM04570,15JM04589,15KM08936,15KM08937,15KM08940,15KM08942,15KM08948,15KM08949,15KM09010,15KM09011,15KM09013,15KM09014,15KM09015,15KM09016,15LM09119,15LM09122,15LM09123,15LM09124,15LM12483,15LM12484,15LM12486,15LM12488,15LM15652,15MM09829,15MM09833,16AM12222,16AM12224,16AM12235,16AM12237,16AM12240,16AM12243,16AM12255,16AM12268

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.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

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