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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN XLPE DISHED ISRT SZ 5-6 9MM; PROSTHESIS,KNEE,PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL,SEMICONSTRAINED,CEMENTED,POLYMERMETALPOLYMER
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| Model Number |
71453284 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Joint Laxity (4526)
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| Date of Event |
11/09/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that after a surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2020, the patient experienced soft tissue instability.A revision surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2021 to exchange the lgn xlpe dished isrt sz 5-6 9mm.The polyethylene was upsized.The patient's current status is unknown.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference case-(b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, it was communicated via e-mail that no clinical/medical documentation is available.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 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.A 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 not limited to fit/sizing issue, lifetime of device or patient condition.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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