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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GNS II CMT TIB SIZE 4 {} RIGHT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GNS II CMT TIB SIZE 4 {} RIGHT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL Back to Search Results
Model Number 71420184
Medical Device Problem Codes Loss of Osseointegration (2408); Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Failure of Implant (1924); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646)
Date of Event 09/02/2022
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, the patient experienced a presumed loose tibial component.The patient underwent a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2022 to address the issue.During revision surgery, it was found that the rail of a gns ii cmt tib size 4 right was deformed.The current state of health of the patient is unknown.
 
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, a revision was performed due to a presumed loose tibial component.Reportedly, the insert was confirmed loose in the or, as well as the tibial ¿rail found to have been deformed¿.As of the date of this medical investigation, no supporting clinical documentation has been provided; therefore, contributing clinical factors could not be concluded.With the limited information provided, the patient impact beyond the reported loose tibial insert, finding of a deformed tibial rail, and tibia revision cannot be determined.No further medical assessment can be rendered at this time.A review of the production order 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 system revealed that looseness of components and the possibility of deformation have been identified in possible adverse effects section as a result from trauma, improper implant selection, improper implant positioning, improper fixation, and/or migration of the components.Muscle and fibrous tissue laxity can also contribute to these conditions.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.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include abnormal motion over time, friction, joint tightness, bone degeneration, size selected, loss of ingrowth, osteolysis 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
GNS II CMT TIB SIZE 4 {} RIGHT
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 Key15502086
Report Number1020279-2022-04213
Device Sequence Number7848967
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier03596010206343
UDI-Public03596010206343
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateOH
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K951987
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Explanted Year2022
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 12/19/2022
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 Number71420184
Device Catalogue Number71420184
Device Lot NumberG2012606
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 09/02/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer12/16/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/29/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date12/19/2022
Date Device Manufactured07/15/2020
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 SexUnknown
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