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LEGION 71422157Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · LEGION HINGE DISTAL FEMORAL WEDGE SIZE 4 10MM · Class 2 · Implant

All models of LEGION (446)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00885556030745), received between Feb 20, 2019 and Feb 20, 2019 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (1 report).

7 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K081111); 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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1

Patient problems

  • Swelling1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryFeb 20, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT PRESENTED SWELLING AND REDNESS IN THE RIGHT KNEE. THE CAUSE OF THE SWELLING AND REDNESS IS UNKNOWN. THE PATIENT WAS PRESCRIBED TO TAKE REST AND MEDICATION THERAPY.

    Patient problems: Swelling

    MAUDE report 8352830 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K081111. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-1105-2018 · Feb 1, 2018 · Terminated
    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;
  • Z-2091-2016 · May 26, 2016 · Terminated
    LEGION(TM) HK FEMORAL ASSEMBLY, SIZE 3 RIGHT, A/P 54.5 MM, M/L 62 MM, REF 71421363 The LEGION Hinge Knee System is indicated for: 1. Rheumatoid arthritis. 2. Post-traumatic arthri
  • Z-2092-2016 · May 26, 2016 · Terminated
    LEGION(TM) HK FEMORAL ASSEMBLY, SIZE 4 LEFT, A/P 58.5 MM, M/L 66 MM, REF 71421374 The LEGION Hinge Knee System is indicated for: 1. Rheumatoid arthritis. 2. Post-traumatic arthrit
  • Z-2095-2016 · May 26, 2016 · Terminated
    LEGION(TM) HK FEMORAL ASSEMBLY, SIZE 5 RIGHT, A/P 62 MM, M/L 70 MM, REF 71421365 The LEGION Hinge Knee System is indicated for: 1. Rheumatoid arthritis. 2. Post-traumatic arthriti
  • Z-2093-2016 · May 26, 2016 · Terminated
    LEGION(TM) HK FEMORAL ASSEMBLY, SIZE 4 RIGHT, A/P 58.5 MM, M/L 66 MM, REF 71421364 The LEGION Hinge Knee System is indicated for: 1. Rheumatoid arthritis. 2. Post-traumatic arthri
  • Z-2094-2016 · May 26, 2016 · Terminated
    LEGION(TM) HK FEMORAL ASSEMBLY, SIZE 5 LEFT, A/P 62 MM, M/L 70 MM, REF 71421375 The LEGION Hinge Knee System is indicated for: 1. Rheumatoid arthritis. 2. Post-traumatic arthritis
  • Z-2090-2016 · May 26, 2016 · Terminated
    LEGION(TM) HK FEMORAL ASSEMBLY, SIZE 3 LEFT, A/P 54.5 MM, M/L 62 MM, REF 71421373 The LEGION Hinge Knee System is indicated for: 1. Rheumatoid arthritis. 2. Post-traumatic arthrit

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