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Smith & Nephew, Inc. recalls LEGION(TM) HEMI STEP TIBIAL WEDGE RK/HK, 5 MM, SIZE 3-4 LT.MDL/RT-LAT, REF 71423432 Product Usage: The constrained knee…

Recall date
January 15, 2018
Source
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report
Recall number
Z-2538-2019
FDA classification
Class II
Brand / firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Sold / distributed
Foreign countries of; France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland

Why it was recalled

The affected products were inadvertently packaged with an incorrect screw component.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

LEGION(TM) HEMI STEP TIBIAL WEDGE RK/HK, 5 MM, SIZE 3-4 LT.MDL/RT-LAT, REF 71423432 Product Usage: The constrained knee systems are designed for use in patients in primary and revision surgery, where the posterior cruciate ligament and one or both of the collateral ligaments (i.e., medial collateral and/or lateral collateral ligament) are absent or incompetent.

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