SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LEGION NARROW PS OXIN SZ 5N LT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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Catalog Number 71421265 |
Device Problem
Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 11/29/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that during set-up for a tka surgery, the inner seal of the legion narrow ps oxin sz 5n lt was found to be lifted.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using a s+n back-up device.Since incident occurred before procedure; patient was not yet involved.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.A review made by the quality engineering team revealed that smith and nephew has not received the device/adequate evidence to fully investigate the complaint.This case will be re-assessed if any additional relevant information is discovered.A review of the production order did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history for the part number over the past 12 months and for the batch number based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.According to the packaging sequence, the inner tray lid should be securely snapped into the inner tray.Then, the inner lid should be carefully sealed to the inner tray.At this time, we have no evidence to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include damage during shipping and/or mishandling.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should the device or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
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