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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN PS HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 3-4 10MM; PROSTHESIS,KNEE,PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL,SEMICONSTRAINED,CEMENTED,POLYMERMETALPOLYMER

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN PS HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 3-4 10MM; PROSTHESIS,KNEE,PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL,SEMICONSTRAINED,CEMENTED,POLYMERMETALPOLYMER Back to Search Results
Model Number 71453173
Medical Device Problem Code Unintended Compatibility (4047)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 10/25/2021
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, after tka surgery had been performed on (b)(6) 2021, they realized that the wrong size insert was inserted into tibia in error.A size 6 tibia was implanted along with a lgn ps high flex xlpe sz 3-4 10mm.The insert should not fit, but it did snap into the tibia; and since the insert snapped in to the tibia without noticeable issues, it was implanted and patient closed.A revision surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2021 in order to implant the correct insert size (lgn ps high flex xlpe sz 5-6 10mm).It was confirmed that the patient did not have any symptoms.Current health status of patient is unknown.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, reportedly, the root cause of the wrong size insert was human ¿error.¿ the patient impact of the reported events was the placement of the wrong insert and subsequent revision.Further patient impact beyond the reported events cannot be determined as the patient¿s current health status is unknown.No further medical assessment is warranted.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 similar events for the listed device.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.The instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode was previously identified.An historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.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 are not limited to user/procedural variance or user error.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.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.We consider this investigation closed.
 
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Brand Name
LGN PS HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 3-4 10MM
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS,KNEE,PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL,SEMICONSTRAINED,CEMENTED,POLYMERMETALPOLYMER
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 Key12807198
Report Number1020279-2021-08130
Device Sequence Number4778611
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00885556486948
UDI-Public00885556486948
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateNC
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K071071
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2021
Device Explanted Year2021
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 02/10/2022
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 Number71453173
Device Catalogue Number71453173
Device Lot Number18KM21591
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 10/25/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer02/08/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date11/12/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date02/10/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Date Device Manufactured10/25/2018
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 A
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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