FDA recall Z-1105-2018

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · Class II · device

Product

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.

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.

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2018-02-01
Report date
2018-03-28
Termination date
2018-10-22
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Memphis, TN, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1105-2018