PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Smith & Nephew GENESIS(R) II/LEGION(TM) PATELLAR COMPONENT, RESURFACING ROUND, 32MM STANDARD, FOR CEMENTED USE ONLY WITH JOURNEY PEG, STERILE EO, Rx only, REF Number: 71934490 knee implant.

Reported: January 13, 2016 Initiated: November 9, 2015 #Z-0573-2016

Product Description

Smith & Nephew GENESIS(R) II/LEGION(TM) PATELLAR COMPONENT, RESURFACING ROUND, 32MM STANDARD, FOR CEMENTED USE ONLY WITH JOURNEY PEG, STERILE EO, Rx only, REF Number: 71934490 knee implant.

Reason for Recall

One lot of 35 mm patella implants is labeled as 32 mm. These implants have pegs which are spaced proportionally; therefore the mismatch prevents the pegs from properly aligning with pre-drilled holes during implantation.

Details

Recalling Firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Units Affected
20 units
Distribution
US Distribution to states of:FL, MO, IN and TX.
Location
Memphis, TN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Smith & Nephew GENESIS(R) II/LEGION(TM) PATELLAR COMPONENT, RESURFACING ROUND, 32MM STANDARD, FOR CEMENTED USE ONLY WITH JOURNEY PEG, STERILE EO, Rx only, REF Number: 71934490 knee implant.. Recalled by Smith & Nephew, Inc.. Units affected: 20 units.
Why was this product recalled?
One lot of 35 mm patella implants is labeled as 32 mm. These implants have pegs which are spaced proportionally; therefore the mismatch prevents the pegs from properly aligning with pre-drilled holes during implantation.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 13, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0573-2016.