—#175821

Product

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.

FDA product code: JWH — Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
510(k) numbers: K043440
Affected lot / code info: 13KSL0038C

Why it was recalled

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

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

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.

Recalling firm

Firm: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Address: 1450 E Brooks Rd, Memphis, Tennessee 38116-1804

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Foreign countries of; France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2018-01-15
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #175821. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.