Smith & Neph: Knee Implant Recalled for Wrong Size
Smith & Nephew recalls a specific knee implant model due to being shipped with the wrong size. This could lead to improper fit and potential complications during surgery.
Lower-risk recall
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.
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What happened, in plain English
Smith & Nephew is recalling a specific knee implant model because it was shipped with the wrong size (4N instead of 5N). This could cause improper fit and potential complications during surgery. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/57411-smith-neph-knee-implant-recalled-for-wrong-size.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/57411-smith-neph-knee-implant-recalled-for-wrong-size · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2621-2023
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“Smith & Neph: Knee Implant Recalled for Wrong Size.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/57411-smith-neph-knee-implant-recalled-for-wrong-size. Based on FDA recall #Z-2621-2023 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2621-2023%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The implant was shipped with the wrong size (4N instead of 5N) as labeled. This mismatch could lead to improper fit during surgery, potentially causing complications.
Who’s affected
Patients who received this specific knee implant model (REF 71421265) are likely affected. Surgeons and medical staff who handled the implant during surgery are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product code REF 71421265 on the implant. The implant is for the left knee joint and has a specific UDI/DI number: 00885556234006.
- Brand
Smith & Nephew- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Implant Details
Verify the product code REF 71421265 and UDI/DI number 00885556234006 on the implant.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 7 states.
FDA distribution: “OH, CT, TX, NC, CA, NE, NV” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: California, Connecticut, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 27 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What should I do if I have this implant?
Contact Smith & Nephew directly to confirm if your implant is affected and get further instructions.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2621-2023 (August 31, 2023) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2621-2023 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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