MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII NONPOROUS P/S FEM SZ 4 LT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED

Model Number 71420102

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Unspecified Infection (1930); Injury (2348)

Event Date 10/19/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent revision surgery due to an infection.Femoral component was removed.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, per complaint details, a revision surgery was performed due to infection.Reportedly, "the doctor says the devices were not defective".It was communicated that the requested medical documentation/information is not available for inclusion in the medical investigation.Based on the limited information provided, the root cause of the revision was the reported infection, although the source of infection remains unknown.The patient impact beyond the reported infection and subsequent revision could not be determined.No further medical assessment is warranted at this time.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the risk management file and instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode was previously identified.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Possible causes could include but not limited to contamination, patient reaction, post-operative healing issue, traumatic injury, joint tightness, material in use, or loss of sterility.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.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.

• Brand Name: GII NONPOROUS P/S FEM SZ 4 LT
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10848271
• MDR Text Key: 216556027
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-06495
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010205957
• UDI-Public: 03596010205957
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K951987
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/28/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 71420102
• Device Catalogue Number: 71420102
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/19/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/16/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/28/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/28/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention