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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN PS HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 3-4 9MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN PS HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 3-4 9MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL Back to Search Results
Model Number 71453211
Medical Device Problem Code Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Joint Dislocation (2374)
Date of Event 02/10/2023
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, after a tka was performed on (b)(6) 2022, the patient fell off a chair and dislocated the knee on (b)(6) 2023.This adverse event was treated via revision surgery to exchange the lgn ps high flex xlpe sz 3-4 9mm for a constrained insert in order to give the knee extra stability.Current health status of the patient is unknown.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6.The device was not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, it was reported that approximately seven months after a total knee arthroplasty the patient fell off a chair and dislocated the knee.Per complaint details, it was treated with a revision surgery.As of the date of this medical investigation, the requested clinical documentation has not been provided for evaluation.It has been communicated via e-mail noted within the attachments that no further information is available.Therefore, there were no clinical factors found which would contributed to the reported event.The patient impact beyond the revision cannot be determined.No further clinical assessment is warranted 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 has been identified as a that dislocation and subluxation can 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 specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include traumatic injury, patient anatomy and/or abnormal loading of limb.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.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
LGN PS HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 3-4 9MM
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 Key16505741
Report Number1020279-2023-00488
Device Sequence Number12336557
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00885556035252
UDI-Public00885556035252
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountrySF
PMA/510(K) Number
K071071
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2022
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 03/31/2023
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 Number71453211
Device Catalogue Number71453211
Device Lot Number21MM16303
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 02/10/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer03/30/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date03/08/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date03/31/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured12/27/2021
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 Required Intervention;
Patient SexFemale
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