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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN PS HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 3-4 9MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Catalog Number |
71453211 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Scar Tissue (2060)
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| Date of Event |
04/21/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, after tka surgery had been performed an unknown date, the patient experienced scars and limited motion.This adverse event was solved by a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2025, in which the (1) lgn ps high flex xlpe sz 3-4 9mm was replaced with a new 3-4 10 mm ps legion poly.Current patient's health status is unknown.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal reference number: (b)(4).H11: this complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a patient complication reported that includes reference to the use of a smith+nephew product without evidence about a specific product problem.The reported complication relates 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 submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional investigative findings or information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3,h6: the device was not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.Device batch number was not provided, thus, an evaluation of the manufacturing records could not be performed.A review of complaint history for the previous 12 months did not reveal similar events for the listed device.A review of the instructions for use documents for knee systems revealed that postoperative patient care, directions and warnings to patients by physicians are extremely important.Protected weight bearing with external support is recommended for a period of time to allow healing.Normal daily activity may be resumed at the physician¿s direction, warnings and precautions states that the patient should be warned of surgical risks, and made aware of possible adverse effects.The patient should be warned that the implant can become damaged as a result of strenuous activity or trauma.Also, the contraindications for total knee replacement section states 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.As well periarticular calcification can cause decreased range of motion.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 evidence to conclude that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include trauma, migration of components, alignment, patient condition or wear.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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