Smith & Nephew Inc smith&nephew LEGION OXINUM POSTERIOR STABILIZED NONPOROUS FERMOAL COMPONENT, SIZE 5N, LEFT, NARROW, REF 71421265; knee joint Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
smith&nephew LEGION OXINUM POSTERIOR STABILIZED NONPOROUS FERMOAL COMPONENT, SIZE 5N, LEFT, NARROW, REF 71421265; knee joint
Brand
Smith & Nephew Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
UDI/DI: 00885556234006, Lot Number: 23EM09878
Products Sold
UDI/DI: 00885556234006, Lot Number: 23EM09878
Smith & Nephew Inc is recalling smith&nephew LEGION OXINUM POSTERIOR STABILIZED NONPOROUS FERMOAL COMPONENT, SIZE 5N, LEFT, NARROW, due to The firm conducting a recall due to a complaint received indicating that a package contained a LEGION NARROW PS OXIN SZ 4N LT implant instead of a LEG. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The firm conducting a recall due to a complaint received indicating that a package contained a LEGION NARROW PS OXIN SZ 4N LT implant instead of a LEGION NARROW PSvOXIN SZ 5N LT as described on the product label.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Smith & Nephew issued an Urgent Medical Device3 Recall Notice to its consignees on 08/31/2023 via letter and email. The notice explained the problem and potential risk and requested the consignee quarantine the affected product. Distributors were directed to notify their customers. Firm is seeking return of the affected product.
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As reported by FDA
CA, CT, NE, NV, NC, OH, TX
Page updated: Jan 10, 2026