LEGION 71933647Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00885556063514), received between Apr 23, 2021 and Apr 23, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loose or Intermittent Connection” (1 report).

7 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K230653, K951987); 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 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionApr 23, 2021Loose or Intermittent Connection; Loose or Intermittent Connection

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT, THE SCREWED-IN PEGS OF THE LEGION CR NP NARROW FEM SZ 6 RT WERE LOOSE, THREE THREADS VISIBLE ON ONE AND THE OTHER ALSO WAS LOOSE. THE EVENT OCCURRED DURING A TKA SURGERY WHILE THE INSTRUMENT WAS OUTSIDE OF THE PATIENT, WHEN IT WAS REMOVED FROM THE PACKAGING. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH A DELAY OF LESS THAN 30 MIN USING A SMITH AND NEPHEW BACKUP DEVICE. NO OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11713231 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K230653, K951987. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• 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-1418-2022 · Jun 27, 2022 · Terminated
  (1) Genesis II Non-Porous Tibial Baseplate Size 5 Right, Product #71420186. (2) Genesis II Non-Porous Tibial Baseplate Size 4 Left, Product #71420166.
• Z-2774-2020 · Jul 16, 2020 · Open, Classified
  Tibial knee prosthesis
• Z-2883-2018 · Aug 1, 2017 · Terminated
  GENESIS II NON-POROUS CRUCIATE RETAINING FEMORAL COMPONENT, SIZE 6 RIGHT, REF 71420026 Knee prosthesis
• Z-0573-2016 · Nov 9, 2015 · Terminated
  Smith & Nephew GENESIS(R) II/LEGION(TM) PATELLAR COMPONENT, RESURFACING ROUND, 32MM STANDARD, FOR CEMENTED USE ONLY WITH JOURNEY PEG, STERILE EO, Rx only, REF Number: 71934490 kn
• Z-0130-2014 · Oct 7, 2013 · Terminated
  GENESIS(R) II, NON-POROUS TIBIAL BASE, SIZE 5, LEFT, QTY: (1), REF 71420168. Product Usage: orthopaedic
• Z-0131-2014 · Oct 7, 2013 · Terminated
  GENESIS(R) II, NON-POROUS TIBIAL BASE, SIZE 6, RIGHT, QTY: (1), REF 71420188. Product Usage: orthopaedic