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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Verify the product code REF 71421265 and UDI/DI number 00885556234006 on the implant.
Smith & Nephew recalled the implant because it was shipped with the wrong size (4N instead of 5N) as labeled.
Check for the product code REF 71421265 and UDI/DI number 00885556234006 on the implant.
Contact Smith & Nephew directly to confirm if your implant is affected and get further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smith & Nephew to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2621-2023 — Smith & Nephew Smith & Nephew Hello, I own a Smith & Nephew that is covered by recall Z-2621-2023 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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