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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LEGION PS NP FEM SZ 2 LT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LEGION PS NP FEM SZ 2 LT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL Back to Search Results
Model Number 71423222
Medical Device Problem Code Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Failure of Implant (1924)
Date of Event 05/19/2022
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, after a tka surgery had been performed on (b)(6) 2012 the patient experienced loosening of the legion ps np fem sz 2 lt.This adverse event was solved by a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2022.Current health status of patient is unknown.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: case-(b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, a revision was performed approximately 10 years post implantation due to loosening of the femoral component.It was communicated that the requested documentation was not available.Without the requested clinical documentation, the root cause of the reported event could not be further assessed.The patient impact beyond the reported component loosening and subsequent 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 risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A review of the instructions for use for this device revealed that loosening, bending, cracking, or fracture of implant components.Fracture of the implant can occur as a result of trauma, strenuous activity, improper alignment, or duration of service have been identified in possible adverse effects.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.Factors and/or some potential probable causes that could contribute to the reported event have been identified as abnormal motion over time, bone degeneration, fit/sizing issue, lack of ingrowth, lifetime of device, and/or traumatic injury.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 PS NP FEM SZ 2 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 Key14738501
Report Number1020279-2022-03039
Device Sequence Number16710387
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier03596010608338
UDI-Public03596010608338
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryJA
PMA/510(K) Number
K060742
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2012
Device Explanted Year2022
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 07/20/2022
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 Number71423222
Device Catalogue Number71423222
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 06/03/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer07/19/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/17/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date07/20/2022
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
Concomitant Medical Products
and Therapy/Usage Dates
GII PS HI FLEX ISRT SZ 1-2 13
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention; Hospitalization;
Patient SexFemale
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