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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. VIS ADPT GUIDE LGNP KIT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Catalog Number |
V0100109 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Laceration(s) (1946)
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| Date of Event |
12/03/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Fda h10: further review of this case indicates this is a duplicate report.The event in this report has been already reported under mdr no.1020279-2024-02750.All further communication for this event will be managed in that case, including a follow up report with the results of our investigation.We respectfully request to close the case as a duplicate and refer to the referenced case above.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: this complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a patient complication related to a product problem with a smith+nephew device.The reported issue(s) relate to known inherent device and/or 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 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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, on case # (b)(4), the vis adpt guide lgnp kit was too thick.Doctor had to abort the tibial block and cut the tibia with standard instruments.Plans showed a very thick picture of the tibial cuts.It is unknown if a delay was reported or if this caused any injury to the patient.
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