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

Model Number 71420184

Device Problems Loss of Osseointegration (2408); Material Deformation (2976)

Patient Problems Failure of Implant (1924); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646)

Event Date 09/02/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event 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.

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.

• Brand Name: GNS II CMT TIB SIZE 4 {} RIGHT
• Type of Device: 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 Key: 15502086
• MDR Text Key: 300758457
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-04213
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010206343
• UDI-Public: 03596010206343
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K951987
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/19/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/29/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71420184
• Device Catalogue Number: 71420184
• Device Lot Number: G2012606
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/16/2022
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/15/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention