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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

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

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 · Terminated
    LEGION(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 · 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

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