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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN OX CONSTRAINED FEM 3 RT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Catalog Number |
71421173 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Positioning Failure (1158)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/02/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during trialing in a tka surgery, a lgn ox constrained fem 3 rt was used with stem trials, and were seating correctly.However, upon the usage of actual implants, they sat roughly one centimeter (1cm) proud and would not advance further.The procedure was resumed, after a significant delay, by changing the lgn ox constrained fem 3 rt for a s+n back-up implant.No further complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.However, based on the information provided, the unsatisfactory experience could be confirmed.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 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 size selected or insertion technique.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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