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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GNS II CMT TIB SIZE 5 {} LEFT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GNS II CMT TIB SIZE 5 {} LEFT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL Back to Search Results
Model Number 71420168
Medical Device Problem Code Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Inadequate Osseointegration (2646)
Date of Event 02/17/2023
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, after a tka surgery done on (b)(6) where a gns ii cmt tib size 5 left was implanted, a revision surgery was executed on (b)(6) 2023 due to the loosening of the tibial component.The surgeon has suggested that the loosening occurred at the cement-implant interface, and not the cement-bone interface.The patient's current health status is unknown.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d10 (concomitant product added), h6 (component code, type of investigation, investigation findings, investigation conclusions).Results of investigation: the associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned devices did not reveal the stated failure mode.The devices shows signs of wear.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, per complaint details, a total knee arthroplasty revision surgery was performed dues to loosening of the tibial component at the cement-implant interface per the surgeon.Implantation date is unknown.As of the date of this medical investigation, patient-specific supporting clinical documentation has not been provided.Therefore, there were no clinical factors found which would have contributed to the event.The patient impact beyond the reported events cannot be determined with the limited information provided.No further clinical 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 a similar event 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 systems revealed that looseness of components has 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 specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include abnormal motion over time, bone degeneration, size selected, cement integrity, inadequate integration between the cement and bone/implant and/or traumatic injury.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should 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.Corrected data: d9 and h3 (device was returned for evaluation).
 
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Brand Name
GNS II CMT TIB SIZE 5 {} LEFT
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 Key16570473
Report Number1020279-2023-00588
Device Sequence Number17317057
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier03596010206275
UDI-Public03596010206275
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUK
PMA/510(K) Number
K951987
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Explanted Year2023
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 04/28/2023
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? No
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date11/23/2025
Device Model Number71420168
Device Catalogue Number71420168
Device Lot NumberE1515604
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 02/22/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer04/27/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date03/19/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date04/28/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured12/01/2015
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
Concomitant Medical Products
and Therapy/Usage Dates
PN: 71420830 / LOT: H1600765
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient SexUnknown
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