[Recalled] smith&nephew GENESIS II NONPOROUS POSTERIOR STABILIZED FEMORAL COMPONENT, SIZE 5 LEFT, REF 71421015; Uncoated knee femur prosthesis, metallic — Complaint received indicating that a package contained a LEGION NARROW PS OXIN… | FDA
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | smith&nephew GENESIS II NONPOROUS POSTERIOR STABILIZED FEMORAL COMPONENT, SIZE 5 LEFT, REF 71421015; Uncoated knee femur prosthesis, metallic |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Smith & Nephew Inc |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-0281-2025 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class II |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 02 October 2024 |
| EAN / barcode | 03596010469212 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: Complaint received indicating that a package contained a LEGION NARROW PS OXIN SZ 5N RIGHT implant instead of a GENESIS II POSTERIOR STABILIZED FEMORAL SIZE 5 LEFT as described on the product label.
This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.
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