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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN PS HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 1-2 11MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN PS HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 1-2 11MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL Back to Search Results
Model Number 71453202
Medical Device Problem Code Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 01/04/2022
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, after a tka had been performed on (b)(6) 2021, the legion ps high flex xlpe size 1-2 11mm implanted got out of the tibia baseplate.Therefore, a revision surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2022 in order to solve this adverse event.Patient was not harmed beyond the described event.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device could not confirm the stated failure mode.The device was found to be worn along the base of the insert likely from repeated friction with the tibial baseplate.A review of complaint history for the part number over the past 12 months and for the batch number based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.The clinical/medical evaluation concluded that per complaint details, a revision was performed due to the insert ¿was out of the tibia baseplate¿.The surgeon communicated there were ¿several episodes of the tray becoming dislodged after an audible click and a confirmation of it being in place by the rep in the room and three other people witnessing it.Somehow it appeared locked and it wasn¿t¿.It was satisfactory to all of us¿.The requested documentation was not provided as of the date of this medical investigation.Based on the information provided, the clinical root cause of the reported event could not be concluded.The patient impact beyond the reported disassociated liner and subsequent revision could not be determined.No further medical assessment could be rendered at this time.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.A contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.Possible causes could include but not limited to traumatic injury, 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 1-2 11MM
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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 Key13365154
Report Number1020279-2022-00338
Device Sequence Number19683274
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00885556034316
UDI-Public00885556034316
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateTX
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K071071
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2021
Device Explanted Year2022
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 03/08/2022
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? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model Number71453202
Device Catalogue Number71453202
Device Lot Number21CM13446
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer01/12/2022
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 01/07/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer03/07/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date01/27/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date03/08/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured03/17/2021
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 Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Hospitalization; Required Intervention;
Patient SexUnknown
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