LEGION 71421236Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885556030202), received between Dec 13, 2017 and Oct 29, 2018 — classified as 4 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (2 reports).

8 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K043440, K093746, K230653); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryOct 29, 2018Loose or Intermittent Connection; Loose or Intermittent Connection

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S X-RAYS SHOWED THAT COMPONENT WAS LOOSE. NO PROCEDURE, DELAY OR ADDITIONAL INJURIES REPORTED. BACK UP AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: No Information

  MAUDE report 8017264 ↗
• InjuryOct 1, 2018Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DUE TO FAILURE OF THE DEVICE. SWELLING WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Swelling

  MAUDE report 7924341 ↗
• InjuryDec 20, 2017Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DUE TO EXTREMELY UNSTABLE PRIMARY TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT.

  Patient problems: Injury

  MAUDE report 7134177 ↗
• InjuryDec 13, 2017Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT PRESENTED WITH PAIN AND UNDERWENT ASPIRATION OF THE KNEE AND NERVE BLOCK ABLATION IN THE KNEE.

  Patient problems: Aspiration/Inhalation; Pain

  MAUDE report 7113394 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K043440, K093746, K230653. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-0277-2025 · Oct 2, 2024 · Open, Classified
  smith&nephew LEIGON OXINIUM CONSTRAINED NONPOROUS FEMORAL COMPONENT, SIZE 3 LEFT, REF 71421163; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POL
• Z-0278-2025 · Oct 2, 2024 · Open, Classified
  smith&nephew LEIGON OXINIUM CONSTRAINED NONPOROUS FEMORAL COMPONENT, SIZE 4 LEFT, REF 71421164; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POL
• Z-2621-2023 · Aug 31, 2023 · Open, Classified
  smith&nephew LEGION OXINUM POSTERIOR STABILIZED NONPOROUS FERMOAL COMPONENT, SIZE 5N, LEFT, NARROW, REF 71421265; knee joint
• Z-1951-2021 · May 19, 2021 · Terminated
  LEGION Posterior Stabilized OXINIUM Femoral Component, REF 71421216, Size 6, Left, Nonporous Femoral Component, A/P 65.5 MM, M/L 73 MM, For Cemented Use Only, ZR-2.5NB,Sterile. Kn
• Z-2538-2019 · Jan 15, 2018 · 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
• Z-0816-2016 · Jan 18, 2016 · Terminated
  LEGION(TM) HEMI STEPPED, TIBIAL SCREW-ON WEDGE, REF 71421147, QTY 1, 5 MM, SIZE 5-6 LT-LAT / RT-MDL; Tibial knee prosthesis, augment.
• Z-1819-2009 · Jan 22, 2009 · Terminated
  LEGION Pressfit Stem, Straight, 10 MM X 160 MM, REF 71424043, Sterile, Smith & Nephew, Memphis TX 38116. The device is used for Orthopedic Knee Implants.
• Z-1820-2009 · Jan 22, 2009 · Terminated
  LEGION Pressfit Stem, Straight, 20 MM X 160 MM, REF 71424053, Sterile, Smith & Nephew, Memphis TX 38116. The device is used for Orthopedic Knee Implants.