Recall Z-0200-2019

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · initiated September 18, 2018

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Smith+Nephew Orthopaedic Division LEGION A/P FEMORAL CUTTING BLOCK, SIZE 6 REF 71434411, QTY: (1) The LEGION AP Femoral Cutting Block is a reusable surgical instrument used to make bone cuts on the distal femur to prepare the bone to receive a LEGION femoral implant.

Codes / lots: Lot 17LM05396

Reason for recall

One lot of the Legion AP femoral cutting block, size 6, was manufactured with an oversized spring.

FDA-determined cause: Process control

Action taken

The firm, Smith & Nephew, notified their consignees with a notice entitled " Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice" by email on 09/18/2018. The notice The notice explained the problem and the potential hazard and requested return of the recalled units. The consignees are instructed to do the following: Please inspect your inventory and locate any devices from the listed product and batch numbers on the first page of this Field Action Notification, and quarantine them immediately. a. If you are a distributor, you must notify your customers of the field action and ensure that these actions are carried out. 2. If you have no product to return, please put an X in the appropriate location below. 3. If you have product to return, please list the item, batches and quantities that you are returning in the appropriate boxes below. 4. Complete the remainders of the form sign and send to FieldActions@smith-nephew.com or fax to 901-566-7975. Please Note even if you have no product to return, this form must be completed, signed and returned. 5. Once the form is received by Smith & Nephew, you will be sent a Return Authorization (RA) number. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this recall please contact FieldActions@smith-nephew.com.

Details

Recall number
Z-0200-2019
Initiated
September 18, 2018
Terminated
May 8, 2019
Product code
MBH – Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Porous, Coated, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Quantity
6 units
Distribution
US Distribution to the states of: KS and TN.
Recalling firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN

Official FDA recall record