Recall Z-0591-2015 ยท JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
LEGION(TM) COCR CONSTRAINED FEMORAL COMPONENT, SIZE 6, LEFT, REF 71426006, QTY 1, Smith & Nephew, knee prosthesis Usage:orthopedic.
| Date | Dec 12, 2014 (initiated Nov 4, 2014) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The stem taper on this device is undersized; the gauge point is not deep enough. |
| Root cause | Process control |
| Action | The firm, Smith & Nephew, Inc., sent an "Urgent-Product Recall 1st Notification-Urgent" letter dated 11/4/ 2014 to its customers via E-mail on 11/4/2014. International distributors were notified on 11/4/2014 by Email. Non-responding consignees will be contacted on 11/25/2014 by original method. The letter described the product, problem, and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to inspect your inventory and locate any unused devices and immediately quarantine; complete and return the Inventory Return Certification Form via fax to: +1-901-566-7975, even if you do not have produ |
| Quantity | 23 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: MI, MN, MO, OH, PA, IA, and TN; and Internationally to: SWITZERLAND; CANADA, COLOMBIA, GERMANY, Dubai, (UAE), THAILAND; SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA; and SINGAPORE. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K060742 | LEGION COBALT CHROME REVISION KNEE SYSTEM Smith & Nephew, Inc., May 3, 2006 |