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.
This recall has been completed (originally issued January 15, 2018).
- Company
- Smith & Nephew Inc
- Recall Initiated
- January 15, 2018
- Recall Number
- Z-2538-2019
- Quantity
- 12 units
- Firm Location
- Memphis, TN
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
The affected products were inadvertently packaged with an incorrect screw component.
Distribution
Foreign countries of; France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland
Lot / Code Info
13KSL0038C
Root Cause
Process control
Action Taken
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 FieldActions@smith-nephew.com.