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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN PS HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 7-8 11MM; PROST, KNEE, PATFEMTIB, SEMI-CNSTRND, CMNTD, POLY/MET/POLY

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN PS HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 7-8 11MM; PROST, KNEE, PATFEMTIB, SEMI-CNSTRND, CMNTD, POLY/MET/POLY Back to Search Results
Model Number 71453232
Medical Device Problem Code Biocompatibility (2886)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Failure of Implant (1924)
Date of Event 10/15/2021
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, after a tka surgery, a revision surgery had to be performed.A legion ps high flex xlpe size 7-8 11mm poly was exchanged.The poly explanted appears to have a warped post.Current patient health status remains unknown.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The post of the device is warped, rendering the device inoperative.The face and base of the device is severely scratched.The device shows signs of extensive use.The clinical/medical evaluation concluded that per case details, a revision was performed after a tka.The date of the primary surgery was unspecified.Reportedly, ¿the poly explanted appears to have a warped post and the patient¿s current health status is unknown.It has been reported that no additional requested information was provided.Without clinically relevant information for evaluation, the root cause of the reported warped post and revision cannot be definitively concluded.Further patient impact beyond the reported event could not be assessed.No further medical assessment could be rendered at this time.A review of complaint history did not reveal similar events for the listed device.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.A review of the risk management file and instructions for use document revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.Assessment of historical escalated cases concluded that there are no prior actions related to this device and failure mode.Potential probable causes could be but are not limited to wear and/or deformation from surgical procedure, patient anatomy, or abnormal loading of limb.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 future complaints and investigate as necessary.
 
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Brand Name
LGN PS HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 7-8 11MM
Common Device Name
PROST, KNEE, PATFEMTIB, SEMI-CNSTRND, CMNTD, POLY/MET/POLY
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 Key12763419
Report Number1020279-2021-07879
Device Sequence Number11622915
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00885556035153
UDI-Public00885556035153
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateCO
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K071071
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Explanted Year2021
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 12/29/2021
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? No
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model Number71453232
Device Catalogue Number71453232
Device Lot Number17BT82027
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer11/02/2021
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 10/16/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer12/29/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date11/07/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date12/29/2021
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured02/01/2017
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Unknown
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention; Hospitalization;
Patient SexUnknown
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