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Legion 71441976Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · LEGION FEMORAL CONE IMPACTOR HEAD INTERNAL DIAMETER 18MM · Class 2

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885556536957), received between Mar 14, 2021 and Sep 9, 2024 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (1 report).

2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K162775); 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.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Device Reprocessing Problem1
  • Fracture1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionSep 9, 2024Fracture; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Fracture; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING TKA SURGERY, ONE (1) LGN FEM CONE IMPACTOR HEAD ID 18MM BROKE OFF OF THE IMPACTOR HEAD TRIAL. IT IS UNKNOWN IF ANY PIECES FELL INTO THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING THE SAME DEVICE. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THIS ISSUE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20175880 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 14, 2021Device Reprocessing Problem; Device Reprocessing Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HOLES ON THE INNER TUBE WHERE CONE HANDLE SLIDES IN ARE FILLED WITH DEBRIS THAT SPD CANNOT CLEAN OUT. NO CASE INVOLVED, FOUND DURING INSPECTION.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11478855 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K162775. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-2625-2017 · May 30, 2017 · Terminated
    LEGION(R) TIB CONE IMPACTOR HEADS: a) REF 71441972, ID 24MM b) REF 71441971, ID 22MM c) REF 71441973, ID 26MM d) REF 71441974, ID 28MM e) REF 71441975, ID 30MM
  • Z-2624-2017 · May 30, 2017 · Terminated
    LEGION(R) FEM CONE IMPACTOR HEADS: a) REF 71441976, ID 18MM b) REF 71441977, ID 20MM c) REF 71441978, ID 22MM

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