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FDA Devices Moderate Class II 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 r

Reported: July 6, 2016 Initiated: May 26, 2016 #Z-2092-2016

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

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

Details

Recalling Firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Units Affected
33 units
Distribution
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.
Location
Memphis, TN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Smith & Nephew, Inc.. Units affected: 33 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The surface inside of the femoral component, where cement is applied for adhesion, is below specification.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 6, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2092-2016.