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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII PS INSERT SZ 3-4 9MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Catalog Number |
71420816 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Joint Laxity (4526)
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| Date of Event |
01/21/2026
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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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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 risks with the device itself or with its use 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 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, after a tka had been performed in 2010, the patient suddenly felt her knee become unstable.It was determined that one (1) gii ps insert sz 3-4 9mm was fractured.This adverse event was solved by a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2026, in which the gii ps insert sz 3-4 9mm was explanted and replaced with a 3-4-13mm constrained insert.The current health status of the patient is unknown.
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