Legion 71441977Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · LEGION FEMORAL CONE IMPACTOR HEAD INTERNAL DIAMETER 20MM · Class 2
All models of LEGION (446)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885556536964), received between Dec 29, 2020 and Jan 12, 2026 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Corroded” (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
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Corroded1
- Device Reprocessing Problem1
- Fracture1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 12, 2026Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING THA SURGERY, ONE OF THE SPRING-LOADED LOCKING MECHANISM OF ONE (1) LGN FEM CONE IMPACTOR HEAD ID 20MM BROKE WHILE IMPLANTING. THE SCREW FELL OUT. IT WAS RECOVERED AND DISPOSED OF PROPERLY AT THE FACILITY. ALL PIECES WERE ACCOUNTED FOR AFTER THE CASE. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, AFTER A NON-SIGNIFICANT DELAY, USING THE SAME DEVICE. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24044981 ↗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 11478854 ↗MalfunctionDec 29, 2020Corroded; Corroded
IT WAS REPORTED THAT FEMORAL CONE IMPACTOR HEAD 20MM WAS NOTICED TO HAVE RUST ON THE INSIDE. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS PROBLEM WAS NOTICED IN A SURGICAL ENVIRONMENT; THEREFORE, PATIENT INVOLVEMENT HAS NOT BEEN CONFIRMED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11086996 ↗
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-2624-2017 · May 30, 2017 · TerminatedLEGION(R) FEM CONE IMPACTOR HEADS: a) REF 71441976, ID 18MM b) REF 71441977, ID 20MM c) REF 71441978, ID 22MM
- Z-2625-2017 · May 30, 2017 · TerminatedLEGION(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
Other PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER devices
- ATTUNE 1506-00-005Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER589 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-004Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER580 reports
- JOURNEY 74012812Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER502 reports
- JOURNEY 74011856Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER438 reports
- PERSONA™ 42-5099-094-00Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER406 reports
- JOURNEY 74011857Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER388 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-007Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER288 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-003Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER271 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
How reports and recalls are matched · Editorial policy · Report an error on this page