MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LEGION CON ART INS 9MM SZ 3-4; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number	71420523
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Unspecified Infection (1930)
Date of Event	10/25/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, after a tka surgery performed on (b)(6) 2022, the patient experienced an infected knee.To solve this adverse event the patient was washed out and the legion con art ins 9mm sz 3-4 was exchanged on (b)(6) 2022.The procedure was performed, without any delay, using a s+n back-up device.Patient current heath status is unknown.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, per complaint details, an insert revision was performed approximately 2 months post total knee arthroplasty due to an infection.It was communicated that the revision insert was a smith and nephew component.As of the date of this medical investigation, further responses to medical documentation requests have not be provided.Without the requested clinical documentation, possible contributing clinical factors could not be definitively concluded, and the source of the reported infection cannot be determined.The patient impact beyond the reported infection and subsequent insert revision cannot be determined.No further medical assessment could 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 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 acute post-surgical wound infection and active, local infection or previous intra-articular infections have been identified as possible adverse effects and 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 review of the sterilization records revealed the batch was sterilized within normal parameters.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.

• Brand Name: LEGION CON ART INS 9MM SZ 3-4
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• 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: 15834488
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-04796
• Device Sequence Number: 5735836
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010555823
• UDI-Public: 03596010555823
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K962137
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2022
• Device Explanted Year: 2022
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/16/2022

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?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71420523
• Device Catalogue Number: 71420523
• Device Lot Number: 17HM10784
• 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: 10/25/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/15/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/21/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/16/2022
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/15/2022
• 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: Other
• Patient Age: 70 YR
• Patient Sex: Female