MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN HK GDE INSERT LOCK SCREW; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, CONSTRAINED.

Model Number 71421931

Device Problem Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Joint Laxity (4526)

Event Date 04/08/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that, after a tka surgery had been performed on (b)(6) 2020 the patient reported pain and instability because the locking screw of legion hk gd motion isrt 18mm sz 2-3 rt loosened.The adverse event was addressed with a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2021 to replace the insert, the bolt and sleeve.The condition of the patient is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, smith and nephew has not received the explanted device and/or adequate materials to fully evaluate the complaint.If additional clinically relevant materials are later received, then the case may be re-opened for further evaluation.A complaint history review found related failures for the listed device; 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 fit/sizing issue, abnormal motion over time and/or traumatic injury.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.

• Brand Name: LGN HK GDE INSERT LOCK SCREW
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, CONSTRAINED.
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11777287
• MDR Text Key: 249051615
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-03741
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KRO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556029282
• UDI-Public: 00885556029282
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/06/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/05/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71421931
• Device Catalogue Number: 71423348
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/02/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention