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LEGION 71423361Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · LEGION HINGE GUIDED MOTION TIBIAL INSERT 21MM SIZE 4-5 LEFT · Class 2 · Implant

All models of LEGION (446)

Data updated Oct 18, 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 00885556031131), received between Jan 4, 2021 and Jan 4, 2021 — classified as 1 injury.

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

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1

Patient problems

  • Failure of Implant1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryJan 4, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT INCISION AND DRAINAGE. AFTERWARDS, THE DOCTOR REPLACED THE INSERT AND THE BOLT. THE OUTCOME OF THE SURGERY IS UNKNOWN. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant

    MAUDE report 11108575 ↗

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-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-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-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
  • 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-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

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