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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LEGION NARROW PS OXIN SZ 3N LT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LEGION NARROW PS OXIN SZ 3N LT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL Back to Search Results
Model Number 71421263
Medical Device Problem Code Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Fall (1848); Joint Laxity (4526)
Date of Event 05/25/2022
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 was performed on (b)(6) 2018, the patient experienced femoral loosening also the patient fell causing a distal femoral fracture.This adverse event was solved by a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2022.Current health status of patient is unknown.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 to perform a thorough medical investigation.Nor to determine a definitive root cause of the reported fall.Based on the information provided, femoral loosening and the patient¿s fall led to the femoral fracture which was resolved by the reported revision.Consequently, the impact to the patient beyond that which has already been reported cannot be confirmed nor concluded.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 break of implant has been identified as warnings and precautions.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.According with drawing print, includes all part configuration per print.Also, material specification shall control the quality and manufacture of zirconium-2.5% niobium alloy.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Some potential probable causes for this event could include but not limited to traumatic injury or surgical technique.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 NARROW PS OXIN SZ 3N LT
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 Key14655062
Report Number1020279-2022-02874
Device Sequence Number14729815
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00885556233900
UDI-Public00885556233900
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateMO
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K112941
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2018
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) 07/19/2022
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 Number71421263
Device Catalogue Number71421263
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 05/25/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer07/14/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/10/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date07/19/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
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 Age67 YR
Patient SexFemale
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