LEGION 71434346Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010549969), received between Jan 9, 2023 and Aug 11, 2024 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (2 reports).

4 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K121393); 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.

• MalfunctionAug 11, 2024Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING TKA SURGERY, A FIN FROM ONE (1) LGN TIBIAL FIN PUNCH SZ 3-4 BROKE OFF AT THE END OF THE INSTRUMENT WHILE FINISHING IMPACTION INTO THE TIBIA TO CREATE THE TIBIAL FINS. THE BROKEN FIN WAS EXTRACTED WITHOUT DIFFICULTY AND NO PIECES FELL INTO THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO CONSEQUENCES FOR THE PATIENT

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19958118 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 9, 2023Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A TKA REVISION SURGERY, THE TIP OF ONE (1) LGN TIBIAL FIN PUNCH SZ 3-4 BROKE, NO PIECES FELL INSIDE OF THE PATIENT.THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING A S+N BACK-UP DEVICE. PATIENT WAS NOT INJURED AS CONSEQUENCE OF THIS PROBLEM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16121605 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K121393. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-0878-2020 · Dec 16, 2019 · Open, Classified
  LEGION AP Cutting Block Size 4, REF 71434409; LEGION AP Cutting Block Size 6, REF 71434411; LEGION AP Cutting Block Size 7, REF 71434412; LEGION AP Cutting Block Size 8, REF 714344
• Z-0200-2019 · Sep 18, 2018 · Terminated
  Smith+Nephew Orthopaedic Division LEGION A/P FEMORAL CUTTING BLOCK, SIZE 6 REF 71434411, QTY: (1) The LEGION AP Femoral Cutting Block is a reusable surgical instrument used to mak
• Z-2163-2018 · May 4, 2018 · Terminated
  smith&nephew GENESIS(R) II TIBIAL Punch, 13 MM, REF 71440408, QTY: (1)
• Z-1902-2018 · Apr 9, 2018 · Terminated
  smith&nephew 5o (5 degree) GENESIS(R) II VALGUS BUSHING, REF CATALOG NUMBER 71440014 The GENESIS II Knee System Components are indicated for rheumatoid arthritis; post-traumatic a