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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN POR CR HA FEM SZ 4 LT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, CO
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| Catalog Number |
71425204 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Loss of Range of Motion (2032)
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| Date of Event |
07/31/2023
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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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Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, after a tka surgery that took place on (b)(6) 2023 for a clinical study, the patient experienced knee stiffness.Doctor treated this adverse event by left knee manipulation procedure performed on (b)(6) 2023, however, it is not clear if patient is recovering.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Given the nature of the alleged incident, the devices could not be returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.The clinical/medical investigation stated that the provided case report forms were reviewed; however, they do not issue an insight into a clinical root cause of the reported knee stiffness.Therefore, as of the date of this medical investigation, there were no clinical factors found which would have contributed to the event.It is noted the patient was treated by left knee manipulation.The patient impact beyond the reported events cannot be determined.No further medical assessment is warranted at this time.A review of the production orders did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history revealed similar events for the listed devices over the previous 12 months, but no similar events for the batches 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 and porous knee system revealed that decreased range of motion and unusual stress concentrations 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.This has been identified as a possible adverse effect.A review of the risk management files 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 these products and event.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the products failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include alignment, size selected or wear.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.
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