LEGION 71421374Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885556414903), received between Dec 19, 2019 and Jun 4, 2024 — classified as 2 injuries.

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

8 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K081111, K230653); 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.

• InjuryJun 4, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PRIMARY TKA OF THE LEFT KNEE ON (B)(6) 2017, IN WHICH A LEGION HK SYSTEM WAS IMPLANTED DUE TO DEGENERATIVE ARTHRITIS, THE PATIENT SUFFERED FROM AN INTRAOPERATIVE BONE FRACTURE. NO ACTION WAS TAKEN TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. THE OUTCOME OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)

  MAUDE report 19459428 ↗
• InjuryDec 19, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DUE TO UNSTABLE HINGE MECHANISM. THE FEMORAL COMPONENT WAS EXPLANTED.

  Patient problems: Injury

  MAUDE report 9495114 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K081111, K230653. 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-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-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-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