MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN PS HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 7-8 11MM; PROST KNEE, PATFEMTIB, SEMI-CNSTRND, CMNTD, POLY/MET/POLY

Model Number	71453232
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Failure of Implant (1924)
Date of Event	06/28/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, after tka surgery had been performed on (b)(6) 2015, the lgn ps high flex xlpe sz 7-8 11mm was found to have a broken post.This adverse event was solved with a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2022.The current health status of patient is unknown.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Initial mdr.Internal reference number: (b)(4).
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, smith and nephew has not received the device/adequate clinical documentation to fully evaluate the complaint, but if additional clinically relevant materials are later received, then the case may be re-opened for further evaluation.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 revealed similar events for the listed device over the previous 12 months, but no similar events for the batch based on the historical data, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the instructions for use documents for knee systems revealed that the implant can break or become damaged as a result of strenuous activity or trauma, and has a finite expected service life and may need to be replaced in the future.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.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.

• Brand Name: LGN PS HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 7-8 11MM
• Common Device Name: PROST KNEE, PATFEMTIB, SEMI-CNSTRND, CMNTD, POLY/MET/POLY
• 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 Key: 15060161
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-03349
• Device Sequence Number: 5528868
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556035153
• UDI-Public: 00885556035153
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K071071
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2015
• Device Explanted Year: 2022
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/18/2022

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 Expiration Date: 11/07/2022
• Device Model Number: 71453232
• Device Catalogue Number: 71453232
• Device Lot Number: 12LM05488
• 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: 06/28/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/17/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/19/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/18/2022
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/09/2012
• 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 Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Sex: Unknown