LEGION 71423344Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885556108741), received between Sep 24, 2018 and Jul 30, 2024 — classified as 2 injuries.

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

Recent adverse event reports

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

• InjuryJul 30, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT AFTER A SECOND-REVISION TKA HAD BEEN PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2019, PATIENT EXPERIENCED SYNOVITIS. THIS ADVERSE EVENT WAS ADDRESSED BY CONDUCTING A REVISION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2022, DURING WHICH, THE INSERT AND COUPLING MODULE WERE EXCHANGED. A SYNOVECTOMY ON THE RIGHT KNEE WAS PERFORMED AS WELL. PATIENT'S CURRENT HEALTH STATUS IS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body Reaction; Inadequate Osseointegration; Infiltration into Tissue; Joint Laxity; Pain; Synovitis

  MAUDE report 19862407 ↗
• InjurySep 24, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A KNEE MANIPULATION UNDER ANESTHESIA WAS PERFORMED DUE TO STIFFNESS OF STUDY KNEE. NO SURGERY REQUIRED AND NO COMPLICATIONS.

  Patient problems: Injury

  MAUDE report 7900977 ↗

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-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
• 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-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