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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GNS II CON INS SZ7-8 11MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENT, POLY/MET/POL
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| Model Number |
71420552 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Unspecified Infection (1930)
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| Date of Event |
10/17/2022
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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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Smith & nephew is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 c.F.R.Part 803.This report may be based upon information which smith & nephew has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, smith & nephew, or its employees, that the report constitutes an admission that the device, smith & nephew or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, after a tka surgery, the patient presented an infected knee.This adverse event was treated by a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2022, washout was performed and a gns ii con ins sz7-8 11mm was exchanged with 7/8 x 13mm constrained insert.Patient's current health status is unknown.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that the requested medical documentation has not been provided.Without the requested clinical documentation, possible contributing clinical factors could not be definitively concluded.The patient impact beyond the reported infection and subsequent revision with an upsized insert cannot 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 instructions for use documents for knee systems revealed that acute post-surgical wound infection has been identified in possible adverse effects.Active, local infection or previous intra-articular infections has been identified in contraindications for total knee replacement.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 loss of sterility during procedure, patient reaction, and post-operative healing issue.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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