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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LEGION CON ART INS 9MM SZ 7-8; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LEGION CON ART INS 9MM SZ 7-8; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL Back to Search Results
Model Number 71420551
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Unspecified Infection (1930)
Date of Event 04/12/2022
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, after a tka surgery had been performed, a removal of legion con art ins 9mm sz 7-8 had to be done for an infected knee.The adverse event was addressed with a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2022 to replace the insert.The condition of the 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, no relevant clinical information has been provided; consequently, a thorough medical investigation could not be rendered.The pilgrim intake form provided support the complaint.However, it does not aid in determining the clinical root cause of the reported infection.The impact to the patient beyond the reported infection and revision cannot be confirmed nor concluded.Therefore, no further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.Should any additional relevant medical information be provided, this case would be re-assessed.A review of complaint history for the previous 12 months did not reveal similar events for the listed device.A review of the instructions for use documents for knee systems revealed that acute post-surgical wound infection and late deep wound sepsis have been identified as possible adverse effects.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.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 are not limited to contamination, patient reaction, and post-operative healing issue.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
LEGION CON ART INS 9MM SZ 7-8
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 Key14290665
Report Number1020279-2022-02188
Device Sequence Number12083180
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier03596010555830
UDI-Public03596010555830
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryAS
PMA/510(K) Number
K962137
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Explanted Year2022
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 06/02/2022
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 Number71420551
Device Catalogue Number71420551
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 04/12/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer06/01/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date05/05/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/02/2022
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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