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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII DISHED INS SZ 3-4 13MM; PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY
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| Catalog Number |
71420770 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Defective Component (2292)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Injury (2348)
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| Date of Event |
03/26/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that dr.Was performing a primary tkr yesterday, (b)(6), when attempting to implant the tibial insert realized that there was a defect at the anterior lip superiorly.This looks like a gauge into the poly, depicted in the fourth image.He subsequently requested and implanted another insert.No injuries or delays reported.No more information available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This complaint has been re-evaluated for mdr reporting.Therefore, it was determined that this case does not meet the threshold for reporting and is a non-reportable event.If further details are provided confirming the occurrence of a reportable event, our files will be updated accordingly and a further report submitted outlining both the event details and our investigations performed.
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