MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG LinkSymphoKnee; Articulating Surface, Symmetric, Sz. 5-6, UHMWPE CR, Fixed, H= 11 mm

Model Number	880-205/11
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Erosion (1214); Naturally Worn (2988)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Pain (1994); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
Date of Event	01/09/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
Worn plateau and damaged femoral component.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The review of the device history record showed no deviations.The product complies with the specifications valid at the time of manufacture.

• Brand Name: LinkSymphoKnee
• Common Device Name: Articulating Surface, Symmetric, Sz. 5-6, UHMWPE CR, Fixed, H= 11 mm
• Manufacturer (Section D): Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG; barkhausenweg 10; hamburg, 22339 ; GM 22339
• Manufacturer Contact: lisa effe ; barkhausenweg 10; hamburg, 22339 ; GM 22339
• MDR Report Key: 50895341
• Report Number: 3004371426-2026-00075
• Device Sequence Number: 10706125
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04026575252411
• UDI-Public: 04026575252411
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K202924
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2023
• Device Explanted Year: 2026
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/01/2026

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?: No
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2026
• Device Model Number: 880-205/11
• Device Catalogue Number: 880-205/11
• Device Lot Number: 2029098
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/01/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/25/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2021
• 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: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 66 YR
• Patient Sex: Male