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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN PS HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 3-4 12MM; PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN PS HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 3-4 12MM; PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY Back to Search Results
Model Number 71453174
Medical Device Problem Code Positioning Failure (1158)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 05/06/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a tka, the legion ps high flex xlpe size 3-4 12mm would not seat into tibia base tray.Backup item was opened and seated correctly.There was no significant delay and the procedure was finished using a smith & nephew back up.Patient was not harmed.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned insert did not confirm the stated failure.There is slight damage to the locking area from attempted insertion.A dimensional inspection was attempted but the device was too damaged from the attempted insertion to obtain accurate measurements.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.At this time, we do not have 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 a fit/ sizing issue or poor insertion technique.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should 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 12MM
Common Device Name
PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key11860137
Report Number1020279-2021-04535
Device Sequence Number14457272
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00885556486993
UDI-Public00885556486993
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateTN
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 Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 07/30/2021
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? No
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model Number71453174
Device Catalogue Number71453174
Device Lot Number19LM03172
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer05/19/2021
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 05/07/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer07/29/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date05/20/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date07/30/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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