LEGION 71421303Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885556031100), received between Dec 19, 2019 and Feb 18, 2022 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionFeb 18, 2022Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A TKA SURGERY, THE CEMENT RESTRICTOR SCREW OF THE LEGION HINGE TIBIAL BASEPLATE SIZE 3 LEFT COULD NOT BE REMOVED AFTER CEMENTING, IN ORDER TO THEN SCREW THE INLAY ONTO IT. SURGERY WAS RESUMED, AFTER A GREATER THAN 30 MINUTES DELAY, WITH THE SAME DEVICE. PATIENT WAS NOT INJURED AS CONSEQUENCE OF THIS PROBLEM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13558990 ↗
• InjuryDec 19, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DUE TO UNSTABLE HINGE MECHANISM. THE TIBIAL BASEPLATE WAS EXPLANTED.

  Patient problems: Injury

  MAUDE report 9499917 ↗

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-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-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-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