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.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued February 1, 2018).
- Company
- Smith & Nephew Inc
- Recall Initiated
- February 1, 2018
- Terminated
- October 22, 2018
- Recall Number
- Z-1105-2018
- Quantity
- 28 units
- Firm Location
- Memphis, TN
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
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.
Distribution
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.
Lot / Code Info
Batch Number14AAP6352A
Root Cause
Process control
Action Taken
The firm initiated their recall by email on February 1, 2018. The letter stated the following: "Required Actions: 1. Please inspect your inventory and locate any unused devices from the listed product and batch numbers on the first page of this Field Action Notification, and quarantine them immediately. a. If you are a distributor, you must notify your customers of the field action and ensure that these actions are carried out. 2. If you have no product to return, please put an X in the appropriate location below. 3. If you have product to return, please list the batch numbers and quantities of each batch that you are returning in the appropriate boxes below. 4. Complete the remainders of the form sign and send to FieldActions@smith-nephew.com or fax to 901-566- 7975. Please Note even if you have no product to return, this form must be completed, signed and returned. 5. Once the form is received by Smith & Nephew, you will be sent a Return Authorization (RA) number. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this recall please contact FieldActions@smith-nephew.com." For further questions, please call (901) 396-2121.