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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. NS VIS ADPT GUIDE LGNP KIT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Catalog Number |
V0200109 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size (1583)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Laceration(s) (1946)
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| Date of Event |
05/12/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H11: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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during a tka surgery, the visionaire block of one (1) ns vis adpt guide lgnp kit had a poor fit onto patient's femur on medial side and anterior hook region.The poor fit of the block meant the cut was not in the position it should, and the surgeon cut two more millimeters of bone than he intended.The femur had to be re-cut, and the case took longer than scheduled.No further complications were reported.
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