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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN PS HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 3-4 13MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED,

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN PS HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 3-4 13MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, Back to Search Results
Model Number 71453213
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Failure of Implant (1924); Injury (2348)
Date of Event 05/23/2020
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a knee revision was performed due to a broken post due to a fall.The exact same component was replaced due to her history.There was no need for further constraint.All other components appeared to be in good condition.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
E1: information was corrected.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation but the pictures were reviewed and the failure mode was confirmed, the post broke off the implant.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, this complaint reports a broken insert post, secondary to a fall.The patient was reportedly happy with her knee prior to accident.The exact same component was replaced due to her history.There was no need for further constraint.All other components appeared to be in good condition.: smith and nephew has not received adequate materials (the operative report) 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 the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.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.Some potential probable causes for this event could include but not limited to traumatic injury, surgical technique or implant failure.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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Brand Name
LGN PS HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 3-4 13MM
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED,
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key10160121
Report Number1020279-2020-02428
Device Sequence Number2823668
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00885556034941
UDI-Public00885556034941
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateCA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K071071
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative,health
Initial Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 06/29/2021
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? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date10/10/2019
Device Model Number71453213
Device Catalogue Number71453213
Device Lot Number09KM06247
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 05/23/2020
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer05/23/2020
06/28/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/16/2020
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/18/2020
06/29/2021
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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