MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN PS HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 3-4 12MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL

Catalog Number	71453174
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Failure of Implant (1924); Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	02/02/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: internal complaint reference (b)(4).H3, h6: 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, after tka surgery had been performed on unknown date, the patient experienced a broken post of the lgn ps high flex xlpe sz 3-4 12mm.This adverse event was solved by a tka revision surgery on (b)(6) 2026, in which the device was explanted and replaced.Patient's current health status is unknown.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6 has been updated.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 in warnings and precautions that the implant can break or become damaged as a result of strenuous activity or trauma.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.According with material specifications, the quality and manufacture of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (uhmwpe) and 10 mrad cross-linked uhmwpe shall be controlled.These materials are used in the manufacture of surgical implants and instruments, and can be considered a surgical grade of uhmwpe and cross-linked polyethylene.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 size selected, surgical technique, patient anatomy, abnormal loading of limb, excessive forces and/or injury.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.

• Brand Name: LGN PS HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 3-4 12MM
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis, TN 38116 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 24539885
• Report Number: 1020279-2026-00304
• Device Sequence Number: 21089192
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556486993
• UDI-Public: 885556486993
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: KS
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K230653
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Explanted Year: 2026
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/31/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 71453174
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/09/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/25/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/07/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/31/2026
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other; Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Sex: Unknown