Smith & Nephew recalls a specific lot of Legion AP femoral cutting blocks due to an oversized spring that could cause injury during surgery.
One lot of the Legion AP femoral cutting block, size 6, was manufactured with an oversized spring.
Smith & Nephew is recalling a specific lot of Legion AP femoral cutting blocks (size 6, lot 17LM05396) because they were manufactured with an oversized spring. This could lead to injury during surgical procedures if the cutting block malfunctions.
The oversized spring in the cutting block could cause it to malfunction during surgery, potentially leading to injury to the patient or the surgeon. This happens because the spring's size affects the cutting block's stability and precision when making bone cuts.
Surgical professionals who use the Legion AP femoral cutting block during orthopedic procedures are affected. Those who have the specific lot number (17LM05396) are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'Legion AP Femoral Cutting Block', size 6, and lot number 17LM05396. The product is used in orthopedic surgeries to prepare bone for femoral implants.
Identify the lot number on the product label to see if it matches 17LM05396.
The recalled product is the Legion AP Femoral Cutting Block, size 6, with lot number 17LM05396.
The product was manufactured with an oversized spring that could cause injury during surgical procedures.
The recall record does not specify a remedy.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smith & Nephew to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0200-2019 — Smith & Nephew Smith & Nephew Hello, I own a Smith & Nephew that is covered by recall Z-0200-2019 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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