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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN PS HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 1-2 13MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POL/M/POL

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN PS HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 1-2 13MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POL/M/POL Back to Search Results
Model Number 71453203
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Injury (2348)
Date of Event 03/25/2020
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, after a tka surgery had been performed, the patient experienced an accident in which the legion ps high flex xlpe insert fractured.The implants were not deemed as defective by the surgeon.The insert was explanted in a revision surgery.The patient outcome is unknown.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
G4: the correct aware date is 18-may-2020.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.So the reported event could not be confirmed.A medical investigation was conducted and confirms this complaint from japan reports a trauma that resulted in the fracture of knee with legion prosthesis.A revision was preformed, to correct the issue.The doctor says this revision surgery was not because of defective devices.Smith and nephew has not received adequate materials to fully evaluate the complaint, but if additional clinically relevant materials are later received, then the case may be re-opened for further evaluation.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of risk management files and instructions for use found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.Some potential probable causes for this event could include but not limited to traumatic injury, surgical technique, implant failure or design of device.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the actual product involved and/or device information, our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, this complaint can be re-opened.No further actions are being taken at this time.We consider this investigation closed.
 
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Brand Name
LGN PS HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 1-2 13MM
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POL/M/POL
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key10158131
Report Number1020279-2020-02418
Device Sequence Number19800174
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00885556034804
UDI-Public00885556034804
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryJA
PMA/510(K) Number
K071071
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Explanted Year2020
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative,foreig
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 06/18/2021
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
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date09/15/2025
Device Model Number71453203
Device Catalogue Number71453203
Device Lot Number15JT58937
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 05/18/2020
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer05/18/2020
06/16/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/16/2020
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/16/2020
06/18/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Hospitalization; Required Intervention;
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