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LEGION 71421632Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · LEGION HINGE LINK ASSEMBLY SIZE 6-7 FEMORAL · Class 2 · Implant

All models of LEGION (446)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885556614655), received between Mar 27, 2018 and Dec 5, 2019 — classified as 3 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Break1
  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated1

Patient problems

  • Injury2
  • Joint Dislocation1
  • No Information1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryDec 5, 2019Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DUE TO A LEGION-HK FEMUR-/TIBIA-K-TEP INSERTED FROM IMPLANTATION IN 2015 DISLOCATED/LUXATION DUE TO A CONNECTOR FRACTURE.

    Patient problems: Injury; Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 9419428 ↗
  • InjuryDec 2, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DUE TO HINGE KNEE FAILURE. SURGEON PERFORMED A GUT EXCHANGE, REPLACING THE HINGE JOINT, NOT TAKING OUT CEMENTED IMPLANTS.

    Patient problems: No Information

    MAUDE report 9398838 ↗
  • InjuryMar 27, 2018Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DUE TI LATERAL POLY PLUG HAD BECOME DISLODGED AND HINGE AXLE WAS PROTRUDING LATERALLY.

    Patient problems: Injury

    MAUDE report 7375040 ↗

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-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-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-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
  • 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

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