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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LEGION PS NP FEM SZ 4 LT; PROSTHSIS,KNEE,PATLLOFEMOROTIBL,SMICONSTRAIND,CMNTD, POLYMR/METAL/POLYMER

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LEGION PS NP FEM SZ 4 LT; PROSTHSIS,KNEE,PATLLOFEMOROTIBL,SMICONSTRAIND,CMNTD, POLYMR/METAL/POLYMER Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 71423224
Medical Device Problem Code Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Unspecified Infection (1930)
Date of Event 11/05/2018
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a revision surgery was performed due to infection.All the implants were removed due to infection caused by post operative trauma.No x-rays available, implants unable to be recovered.Also the surgeon does not blame the implants for the situation.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated legion ps high flexion insert, genesis ii resurfacing patellar component, legion ps femoral component, genesis ii cmt tibial baseplate and quick connect trocar pin were not returned for evaluation.Therefore products evaluation could not be performed.However, device details were provided.Thus, a review of device history record and complaint history were performed.The review of the manufacturing records for the listed batches did not reveal any deviation from the standard manufacturing processes.A review of complaint history on the listed parts revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch with the same failure mode.Our investigation indicated that all devices were sterilized according to sterilization release documentation from quality control.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.This investigation could not determine a specific cause of failure.Additionally, it was reported that the surgeon does not blame the implants for the situation.Our clinical evaluation noted that no relevant supporting clinical information will be provided, and there is no report of the patient's current condition.Therefore based on insufficient information, no further clinical assessment can be performed at this time.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, smith and nephew will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.Should the device or additional information be received, this complaint will be reopened and reevaluated.
 
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Brand Name
LEGION PS NP FEM SZ 4 LT
Common Device Name
PROSTHSIS,KNEE,PATLLOFEMOROTIBL,SMICONSTRAIND,CMNTD, POLYMR/METAL/POLYMER
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks road
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key8098850
Report Number1020279-2018-02551
Device Sequence Number1733124
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00885556030349
UDI-Public00885556030349
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryAS
PMA/510(K) Number
K060742
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2018
Device Explanted Year2018
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative,foreig
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 05/08/2019
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
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Catalogue Number71423224
Device Lot Number18CM01955
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 11/06/2018
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer11/06/2018
Initial Report FDA Received Date11/22/2018
Supplement Report FDA Received Date05/08/2019
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Hospitalization; Required Intervention;
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