Smith & Nephew, Inc. 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 71434413. (Orthopaedic manual surgical instrument). Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
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 71434413. (Orthopaedic manual surgical instrument).
Brand
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
LEGION AP Cutting Block Size 4, Product Number 71434409, Lot Numbers: 17LM05399, 17LM07852, 17LM07852A, LEGION AP Cutting Block Size 6, Product Number 71434411, Lot Numbers: 17LM05397, 17LM05398, 17LM07849, LEGION AP Cutting Block Size 7, Product Number 71434412, Lot Numbers: 17LM01746, 17LM05390, 17LM05394, 17LM07851, LEGION AP Cutting Block Size 8, Product Number 71434413, Lot Number: 17LM08442.
Products Sold
LEGION AP Cutting Block Size 4, Product Number 71434409, Lot Numbers: 17LM05399, 17LM07852, 17LM07852A; LEGION AP Cutting Block Size 6, Product Number 71434411, Lot Numbers: 17LM05397, 17LM05398, 17LM07849; LEGION AP Cutting Block Size 7, Product Number 71434412, Lot Numbers: 17LM01746, 17LM05390, 17LM05394, 17LM07851; LEGION AP Cutting Block Size 8, Product Number 71434413, Lot Number: 17LM08442.
Smith & Nephew, Inc. is recalling LEGION AP Cutting Block Size 4, REF 71434409; LEGION AP Cutting Block Size 6, REF 71434411; LEGION due to Multiple lots of LEGION AP Femoral Cutting Blocks were manufactured with an oversize green plunger hole and therefore do not meet their design specifi. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Multiple lots of LEGION AP Femoral Cutting Blocks were manufactured with an oversize green plunger hole and therefore do not meet their design specifications.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The firm initiated the recall by letter on December 16, 2019. The letter identified the problem and directed the consignee to remove the affected lots noted in the Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
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As reported by FDA
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