Smith & Nephew recalls Genesis II nonporous posterior stabilized femoral components due to receiving the wrong implant (Legion Narrow PS Oxin) instead of the correct model. Affected patients should contact the company for verification.
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.
Smith & Nephew is recalling a specific type of knee implant because some patients received the wrong model (Legion Narrow PS Oxin) instead of the Genesis II posterior stabilized femur component. This mismatch could lead to improper fitting and potential complications if the wrong implant is used.
The hazard involves receiving the wrong implant type (Legion Narrow PS Oxin) instead of the intended Genesis II posterior stabilized femur component. This mismatch could cause improper fitting and potential complications if the incorrect implant is used in the knee replacement surgery.
Patients who received the Genesis II nonporous posterior stabilized femoral component (size 5 left) with the wrong implant (Legion Narrow PS Oxin) are affected. Those who have the specific reference number 71421015 or batch number 23LM02331 are most at risk.
Check for the product reference number 71421015 or batch number 23LM02331 on the implant packaging. The affected implant is a nonporous posterior stabilized femoral component for size 5 left, used in uncoated knee replacements.
Reach out to Smith & Nephew for verification of your implant model and batch number to determine if it is affected.
The correct model is Smith & Nephew Genesis II nonporous posterior stabilized femoral component, size 5 left, reference number 71421015.
Patients received the Legion Narrow PS Oxin size 5 right implant instead of the Genesis II posterior stabilized femur component.
Check the product reference number 71421015 or batch number 23LM02331 on the implant packaging.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smith & Nephew to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0281-2025 — Smith & Nephew Smith & Nephew Hello, I own a Smith & Nephew that is covered by recall Z-0281-2025 from Smith & Nephew. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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