MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GEN II 7.5MM RESUR PAT 29MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL

Catalog Number 71932635

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)

Patient Problem Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Date 04/02/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, after a tka surgery performed on an unspecified date, the gen ii 7.5mm resur pat 29mm came off in patient.This incident was solved performing a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2024, in which the gen ii 7.5mm resur pat 29mm was explanted.The current health status of the patient is unknown.Further information is not available.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for evaluation.However, the photographs were reviewed, and revealed that one peg of the device fractured.The device shows signs of use.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, based on the limited information provided, the definitive clinical root cause of the reported, ¿peg coming off,¿ could not be determined.Although we cannot rule out trauma, improper implant selection, improper implant positioning, improper fixation, and/or migration of the components as likely contributory factors to the reported adverse event.Therefore, it cannot be concluded that this adverse event was a mal-performance of the implant or an implant failure.The patient impact beyond the reported revision could not be determined since the patient¿s health status is unknown.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 instructions for use documents for knee system revealed that looseness of components has been identified in possible adverse effects section as a 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.It also revealed that break of implant has been identified in warnings and precautions section as a result of strenuous activity or trauma.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 with inspection procedure, the final inspection includes the verification of part configuration per print.Also, per material specification, the quality and manufacture of polyethylene.At this time, we have no evidence to conclude that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.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.

• Brand Name: GEN II 7.5MM RESUR PAT 29MM
• 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: 19164693
• MDR Text Key: 340837886
• Report Number: 1020279-2024-00810
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556056516
• UDI-Public: 885556056516
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K951987
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/20/2024

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: 71932635
• Device Lot Number: 17JM15492
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/02/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/23/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/16/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/20/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/22/2017
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female