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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GNS II BICONVEX PAT 23MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Catalog Number |
71420566 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
10/16/2025
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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 primary tka surgery had been performed on (b)(6) 2025, the patient experienced disassociation of the gns ii biconvex pat 23mm.This adverse event was solved by revision tka surgery on (b)(6) 2025, in which the patella component was exchanged to a new one.Patient's current health status is unknown.No further complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11: 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 submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional investigative findings or information becomes available that alter the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
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