FDA Recall Completed

LEGION(TM) HEMI STEP TIBIAL WEDGE RK/HK, 5 MM, SIZE 3-4 LT.MDL/RT-LAT, REF 71423432 Product Usage: 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.

Recall: Z-2538-2019 · Initiated January 15, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2538-2019
Event Number
83596
Firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
FEI Number
1020279
Product Code
JWH
Status
Completed
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
January 15, 2018
Address
1450 E Brooks Rd, Memphis, TN, 38116-1804

Description

LEGION(TM) HEMI STEP TIBIAL WEDGE RK/HK, 5 MM, SIZE 3-4 LT.MDL/RT-LAT, REF 71423432 Product Usage: 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.

Reason

The affected products were inadvertently packaged with an incorrect screw component.

Action

The firm sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice letter dated January 15, 2018 to consignees via email. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Consignees are asked to inspect inventory, locate and quarantine affected, unused devices. Affected product will be returned to Smith & Nephew. All consignees are asked to complete the Response Form, even if they do not have product to return. For questions or concerns regarding this recall contact [email protected].

Distribution

Foreign countries of; France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland

Quantity

12 units