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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN PS HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 7-8 13MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Model Number |
71453233 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
12/15/2022
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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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This complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a patient complication identified through a review of clinical evidence from literature sources that includes reference to the use of a smith+nephew product.The reported issue(s) relate to known inherent procedural risks that are appropriately documented in our risk files.Smith+nephew will continue to monitor trends in accordance with our post-market surveillance process and take necessary action as required if anticipated severity and/or occurrence rates are exceeded.Smith+nephew has no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on our review of all currently available information, we are unable to confirm a relationship between the reported event and the device or identify a definitive root cause.However, as the use of our product cannot be excluded as a potential cause or contributory factor to the reported issue, we are conservatively submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.Case-(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a scientific paper meeting from the australian orthopaedic association held on (b)(6) 2023.From one abstract titled ¿tibial post fracture in legion and genesis ii posterior stabilized total knee replacements¿, 1 patient sustained revision surgery on the left knee on (b)(6) 2022 due to tibial post fracture of a legion posterior stabilized high flex highly cross linked polyethylene size 7-8 13mm.Current patient health status is unknown.No further information is available.
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