LEGION 71425006Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · LEGION COBALT CHROME CONSTRAINED FEMORAL SIZE 6 LEFT · Class 2 · Implant
All models of LEGION (446)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 11
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 11
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 11 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010580344), received between Sep 22, 2024 and Nov 26, 2024 — classified as 11 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (3 reports).
4 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K060742, K230653); 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem8
- Insufficient Device Problem Information3
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information3
- Medical device site infection2
- Arthrofibrosis1
- Bone Fracture(s)1
- Loss of Range of Motion1
- Nerve Damage1
- Thrombosis/Thrombus1
- Wound Infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 11 most recent of 11 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryNov 26, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT A TKA LEFT REVISION SURGERY IN 2019 DUE TO ASEPTIC LOOSENING. DURING THE REVISION SURGERY, LEGION/GII SMITH & NEPHEW COMPONENT(S) WERE IMPLANTED. 0,21 YEARS AFTER THIS PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT SUSTAINED ARTHROFIBROSIS AND REQUIRED A TKA RE-REVISION. IT IS UNKNOWN WHICH DEVICES WERE EXPLANTED/EXCHANGED DURING THIS PROCEDURE. THIS INFORMATION WAS COLLECTED RETROSPECTIVELY AS PART OF A POST-MARKET CLINICAL FOLLOW UP ACTIVITY AND IS PROVIDED IN AN ANONYMIZED FORMAT; THEREFORE, NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Arthrofibrosis
MAUDE report 20786448 ↗InjuryNov 20, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT A LEFT REVISION TKA SURGERY IN 2013 DUE TO ASEPTIC LOOSENING AND OSTEOLYSIS. DURING THE REVISION SURGERY, LEGION/GII SMITH & NEPHEW COMPONENT(S) WERE IMPLANTED. DURING THIS PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT SUSTAINED AN INTRA-OPERATIVE FEMUR FRACTURE. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THIS ISSUE WAS ADDRESSED. THIS INFORMATION WAS COLLECTED RETROSPECTIVELY AS PART OF A POST-MARKET CLINICAL FOLLOW UP ACTIVITY AND IS PROVIDED IN AN ANONYMIZED FORMAT; THEREFORE, NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)
MAUDE report 20739932 ↗InjuryNov 20, 2024Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT A LEFT REVISION TKA SURGERY IN 2018 DUE TO AN INFECTION. DURING THE REVISION SURGERY, LEGION/GII SMITH & NEPHEW COMPONENT(S) WERE IMPLANTED. 0.1 YEARS AFTER THIS PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED AN UNSPECIFIED ADVERSE EVENT AND REQUIRED A RE-REVISION SURGERY. IT IS UNKNOWN WHICH DEVICES WERE EXPLANTED/EXCHANGED DURING THIS PROCEDURE. THIS INFORMATION WAS COLLECTED RETROSPECTIVELY AS PART OF A POST-MARKET CLINICAL FOLLOW UP ACTIVITY AND IS PROVIDED IN AN ANONYMIZED FORMAT; THEREFORE, NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 20738415 ↗InjuryNov 20, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT A TKA LEFT REVISION SURGERY IN 2011 DUE TO ASEPTIC LOOSENING. DURING THE REVISION SURGERY, LEGION/GII SMITH & NEPHEW COMPONENT(S) WERE IMPLANTED. ON (B)(6) 2012, THE PATIENT SUSTAINED A POPLITEAL BYPASS ARTERIAL THROMBOSIS. THIS INFORMATION WAS COLLECTED RETROSPECTIVELY AS PART OF A POST-MARKET CLINICAL FOLLOW UP ACTIVITY AND IS PROVIDED IN AN ANONYMIZED FORMAT; THEREFORE, NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Thrombosis/Thrombus
MAUDE report 20738165 ↗InjuryNov 4, 2024Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT A TKA LEFT REVISION SURGERY IN 2016 DUE TO STIFFNESS. DURING THE REVISION SURGERY, LEGION/GII SMITH & NEPHEW COMPONENT(S) WERE IMPLANTED. 0,28 YEARS AFTER THIS PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT SUSTAINED AN UNSPECIFIED ADVERSE EVENT THAT REQUIRED A TKA RE-REVISION. IT IS UNKNOWN WHICH DEVICES WERE EXPLANTED/EXCHANGED DURING THIS PROCEDURE. THIS INFORMATION WAS COLLECTED RETROSPECTIVELY AS PART OF A POST-MARKET CLINICAL FOLLOW UP ACTIVITY AND IS PROVIDED IN AN ANONYMIZED FORMAT; THEREFORE, NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 20604464 ↗InjuryOct 17, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT A TKA LEFT REVISION SURGERY IN 2012 DUE TO STIFF KNEE AND MALROTATION OF THE TIBIAL COMPONENT. DURING THE REVISION SURGERY, LEGION/GII SMITH & NEPHEW COMPONENT(S) WERE IMPLANTED. 5.34 YEARS AFTER THIS PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT SUSTAINED STIFFNESS THAT REQUIRED A TKA RE-REVISION. IT IS UNKNOWN WHICH DEVICES WERE EXPLANTED/EXCHANGED DURING THIS PROCEDURE. THIS INFORMATION WAS COLLECTED RETROSPECTIVELY AS PART OF A POST-MARKET CLINICAL FOLLOW UP ACTIVITY AND IS PROVIDED IN AN ANONYMIZED FORMAT; THEREFORE, NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Loss of Range of Motion
MAUDE report 20477232 ↗InjuryOct 1, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT A 2 STAGE TKA LEFT REVISION SURGERY IN 2009. DURING THE REVISION SURGERY, LEGION/GII SMITH & NEPHEW COMPONENT(S) WERE IMPLANTED. 0.6 YEARS AFTER THIS PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT SUSTAINED AN INFECTION THAT REQUIRED A 2 STAGE TKA RE-REVISION. IT IS UNKNOWN WHICH DEVICES WERE EXPLANTED/EXCHANGED DURING THIS PROCEDURE. THIS INFORMATION WAS COLLECTED RETROSPECTIVELY AS PART OF A POST-MARKET CLINICAL FOLLOW UP ACTIVITY AND IS PROVIDED IN AN ANONYMIZED FORMAT; THEREFORE, NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Medical device site infection
MAUDE report 20347781 ↗InjuryOct 1, 2024Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT A 2 STAGE TKA LEFT REVISION SURGERY IN 2009 DUE TO INFECTION. DURING THE REVISION SURGERY, LEGION/GII SMITH & NEPHEW COMPONENT(S) WERE IMPLANTED. 0,4 YEARS AFTER THIS PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT SUSTAINED AN UNSPECIFIED ADVERSE EVENT THAT REQUIRED A TKA RE-REVISION. IT IS UNKNOWN WHICH DEVICES WERE EXPLANTED/EXCHANGED DURING THIS PROCEDURE. THIS INFORMATION WAS COLLECTED RETROSPECTIVELY AS PART OF A POST-MARKET CLINICAL FOLLOW UP ACTIVITY AND IS PROVIDED IN AN ANONYMIZED FORMAT; THEREFORE, NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 20343633 ↗InjurySep 28, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT A 2 STAGE TKA LEFT REVISION SURGERY IN 2009 DUE TO INFECTION. DURING THE REVISION SURGERY, LEGION/GII SMITH & NEPHEW COMPONENT(S) WERE IMPLANTED. ON (B)(6) 2009, THE PATIENT SUSTAINED AN INFECTION THAT REQUIRED A TKA RE-REVISION. IT IS UNKNOWN WHICH DEVICES WERE EXPLANTED/EXCHANGED DURING THIS PROCEDURE. THIS INFORMATION WAS COLLECTED RETROSPECTIVELY AS PART OF A POST-MARKET CLINICAL FOLLOW UP ACTIVITY AND IS PROVIDED IN AN ANONYMIZED FORMAT; THEREFORE, NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Medical device site infection
MAUDE report 20328869 ↗InjurySep 26, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT A TKA LEFT REVISION SURGERY IN 2015 DUE TO PATELLA MALTRACKING. DURING THE REVISION SURGERY, LEGION/GII SMITH & NEPHEW COMPONENT(S) WERE IMPLANTED. ON (B)(6) 2017, THE PATIENT SUSTAINED A SUPERFICIAL WOUND INFECTION THAT REQUIRED IRRIGATION AND DEBRIDEMENT. THIS INFORMATION WAS COLLECTED RETROSPECTIVELY AS PART OF A POST-MARKET CLINICAL FOLLOW UP ACTIVITY AND IS PROVIDED IN AN ANONYMIZED FORMAT; THEREFORE, NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Wound Infection
MAUDE report 20311596 ↗InjurySep 22, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT A TKA LEFT REVISION SURGERY IN 2011 DUE TO PAIN - VALGUS ALIGNMENT. DURING THE REVISION SURGERY, LEGION/GII SMITH & NEPHEW COMPONENT(S) WERE IMPLANTED. ON (B)(6) 2019, THE PATIENT REQUIRED A NEUROMA EXCISION. THIS INFORMATION WAS COLLECTED RETROSPECTIVELY AS PART OF A POST-MARKET CLINICAL FOLLOW UP ACTIVITY AND IS PROVIDED IN AN ANONYMIZED FORMAT; THEREFORE, NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Nerve Damage
MAUDE report 20276144 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K060742, K230653. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-2621-2023 · Aug 31, 2023 · Open, Classifiedsmith&nephew LEGION OXINUM POSTERIOR STABILIZED NONPOROUS FERMOAL COMPONENT, SIZE 5N, LEFT, NARROW, REF 71421265; knee joint
- Z-0590-2015 · Nov 4, 2014 · TerminatedLEGION(TM) COCR CONSTRAINED FEMORAL COMPONENT, SIZE 5, RIGHT, REF 71426005, QTY 1, Smith & Nephew, knee prosthesis Usage:orthopedic.
- Z-0589-2015 · Nov 4, 2014 · TerminatedLEGION(TM) COCR CONSTRAINED FEMORAL COMPONENT, SIZE 4, LEFT, REF 71425004, QTY 1, Smith & Nephew, knee prosthesis Usage:orthopedic.
- Z-0591-2015 · Nov 4, 2014 · TerminatedLEGION(TM) COCR CONSTRAINED FEMORAL COMPONENT, SIZE 6, LEFT, REF 71426006, QTY 1, Smith & Nephew, knee prosthesis Usage:orthopedic.
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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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