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Device product

smith&nephew, LEGION HK FEMORAL WEDGE (WEDGE AND SCREW), 5 MM, SIZE 5, REF 71422159, QTY: (1), STERILE The Revision Knee System Components are indicated for rheumatoid arthritis; post-traumatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, or degenerative arthritis in older patients whose age, weight, and activity levels are compatible with an adequate long-term result; failed osteotomies, unicompartmental replacement, or total knee replacement. The constrained knee systems are designed for use in patients in primary and revision surgery, where the posterior cruciate ligament and one or both of the collateral ligaments (i.e., medial collateral and/or lateral collateral ligament) are absent or incompetent. The Revision Knee Components are for single use only and are intended for implantation with bone cement.

Z-1105-2018

February 01, 2018

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Event
Event 79247
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
28 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1105-2018

Official wording

Reason: The screws package with devices within lot 14AAP6352A were 5 MM instead of 10MM and are too short to be used with the Legion HK Distal Wedge Size 5.

Code information: Batch Number14AAP6352A

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to the states of: NY, IL, NJ, TX, CO, and to the countries of : Belgium, Great Britain, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, Norway.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The screws package with devices within lot 14AAP6352A were 5 MM instead of 10MM and are too short to be used with the Legion HK Distal Wedge Size 5.