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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LEGION SCW LWDG S4 10D X 5P; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LEGION SCW LWDG S4 10D X 5P; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL Back to Search Results
Model Number 71421733
Medical Device Problem Codes Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421); Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 05/25/2022
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: case-(b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the packing of a legion screw-on lwedge 10dis x 5pos sz 4 has a puncture wound, outer box was fine, implant was deemed ¿not sterile¿ by nursing staff.It is unknown whether this problem was noticed in a surgical environment or not; therefore, patient involvement has not been confirmed.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.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 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.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A review of the sterilization records revealed the batch was sterilized within normal parameters.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.Damage during shipping or mishandling could be probable causes of the reported event.This event was evaluated through our internal quality process and it was concluded that the device showed no abnormalities in the inspections performed, including the packaging sealing inspection.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.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device's packaging was found to be punctured along the top of the seal.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.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 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 be corroborated as the device's packaging was found to be compromised.A factor that could contribute to the reported event could include damage in transit or storage.This event was evaluated through our internal quality process and it was concluded that the device showed no abnormalities in the inspections performed, including the packaging sealing inspection.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.We consider this investigation closed.
 
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Brand Name
LEGION SCW LWDG S4 10D X 5P
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 Key14644518
Report Number1020279-2022-02849
Device Sequence Number20111006
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier03596010545077
UDI-Public03596010545077
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StatePA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K041106
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source User Facility,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 10/10/2022
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? No
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model Number71421733
Device Catalogue Number71421733
Device Lot Number20LSM0029
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 05/25/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer09/02/2022
10/07/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/09/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date09/07/2022
10/11/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured10/14/2021
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
Patient SexUnknown
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