MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN CR HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 3-4 11MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL

Catalog Number 71453112

Device Problems Positioning Failure (1158); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)

Patient Problem Subluxation (4525)

Event Date 03/14/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, after tka surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2023, the surgeon bought the patient back to theatre to adjust the patella tracking on (b)(6) 2024.Once the knee was opened he found the lgn cr high flex xlpe sz 3-4 11mm was sub-luxating posteriorly.Patella was not replaced.He changed the insert to a thicker one.Health status of the patient is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the devices were not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.However, the photographs were reviewed and did not reveal any defects in the insert.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, as of the date of this medical investigation, the requested clinical documentation has not be provided.Definitive contributing clinical factors cannot be concluded; however, the reported tibia subluxation likely contributed to the reported ¿patient wasn¿t happy with how it was tracking¿.Based on the limited information provided, it cannot be confirmed that the primary insert selection or ligament laxity could have contributed to the reported event.Patient impact beyond the noted subluxation and insert revision cannot be determined.A review of the production orders did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history for the part numbers over the past 12 months and for the batch numbers based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.A review of the instructions for use documents for knee systems revealed in possible adverse effects that dislocation, subluxation, excessive rotation, flexion contracture, decreased range of motion, lengthening or shortening of the leg, looseness of components, unusual stress concentrations, and extraneous bone can result from trauma, improper implant selection, improper implant positioning, improper fixation, and/or migration of the components.Muscle and fibrous tissue laxity can also contribute to these conditions.A review of the risk management files 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 these products and event.At this time, we have no evidence to conclude that the products failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include traumatic injury, patient condition, postoperative care, size selected or abnormal loading of limb.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should the devices 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: LGN CR HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 3-4 11MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 19061692
• MDR Text Key: 339617448
• Report Number: 1020279-2024-00699
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556034323
• UDI-Public: 00885556034323
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: K071071
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/06/2024

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: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 71453112
• Device Lot Number: 22JM13230
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/14/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/08/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/02/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/06/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/19/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: 71421029/23CB00708/GII OVAL RESURFACING PAT 29MM.
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention