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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN PS HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 3-4 18MM; PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY
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| Model Number |
VIGILANCE@SMITH-NEPHEW.COM |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Unstable (1667)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Injury (2348)
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| Date of Event |
06/04/2019
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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 revision surgery was performed for an insert exchange due to instability, going from an 18mm insert to a 21mm.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The associated complaint device was not returned.A clinical evaluation was conducted and it has been communicated via email 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.A review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch with the same failure mode.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.Without the actual product involved and/or device information, our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, this complaint can be re-opened.No further actions are being taken at this time.
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