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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN CR HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 3-4 10MM; PROST, KNEE, PATFEMTIB, SEMI-CNSTRND, CMNTD, POLY/MET/POLY
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| Model Number |
71453183 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
06/14/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Initial mir.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, after a tka surgery had been performed, a revision surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2022 to downsized the lgn cr high flex xlpe sz 3-4 10mm.The current health status of patient is unknown.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: h6: the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, without the requested clinical documentation, the root cause of the reported event could not be further assessed.The patient impact beyond the reported revision to downsize the insert could not be determined as no symptoms or clinical findings were provided.No further medical assessment could be rendered at this time.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 instructions for use documents for knee systems revealed that the correct selection of the implant has been identified in warnings and precautions.The appropriate type and size should be selected for patients with consideration of anatomical and biomechanical factors.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, surgical technique used or user/procedural variance.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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