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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LEGION CON ART INS 9MM SZ 7-8; PROSTHESISKNEEPATELLOFEMOROTIBIALSEMICONSTRAINEDCEMENTEDPOLYMERMETALPOLYMER

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LEGION CON ART INS 9MM SZ 7-8; PROSTHESISKNEEPATELLOFEMOROTIBIALSEMICONSTRAINEDCEMENTEDPOLYMERMETALPOLYMER Back to Search Results
Model Number 71420551
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Joint Laxity (4526)
Date of Event 04/20/2022
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, after a tka was performed on an unspecified date, the patient experienced instability.This adverse event was solved by a revision surgery on an (b)(6) 2022.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, per complaint details, a ¿poly-swap¿/revision was performed due to instability after an unspecified length of time in-vivo.Reportedly, a constrained poly was used to address the instability.The requested medical documentation has not been received as of the date of this medical investigation.The current health status of the patient remains unknown.Without the requested clinical documentation, the root cause of the reported instability could not be further assessed.The patients¿ impact beyond the reported instability and ¿poly-swap¿/revision could not be determined.No further medical assessment could be rendered at this time.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 loosening, dislocation, subluxation, excessive rotation, flexion contracture, decreased range of motion, lengthening or shortening of the leg and looseness of components 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 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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Brand Name
LEGION CON ART INS 9MM SZ 7-8
Common Device Name
PROSTHESISKNEEPATELLOFEMOROTIBIALSEMICONSTRAINEDCEMENTEDPOLYMERMETALPOLYMER
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 Key14407147
Report Number1020279-2022-02379
Device Sequence Number14108191
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier03596010555830
UDI-Public03596010555830
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K962137
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Explanted Year2022
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 06/16/2022
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 Number71420551
Device Catalogue Number71420551
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 04/20/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer06/15/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date05/16/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/16/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Hospitalization; Required Intervention;
Patient Age75 YR
Patient SexMale
Patient Weight127 KG
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