MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. CORKSCREW FEM HEAD REMOVER; PROSTHESIS/KNEE/FEMOROTIBIAL/SEMI-CONSTRAINED/CEMENTED/METAL/POLYMER

Catalog Number 71930020

Device Problem Defective Device (2588)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 05/01/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during inspection of a loaner kit in warehouse the part was found broken/ missing/ deformed.The device will not be returned.There was no harm to patient, no delay, and the broken piece was not remain.No case involved.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, intended for use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.So the reported event could not be confirmed.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 device history records for the listed batch did not reveal any deviation from the standard manufacturing processes.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely probable causes of the reported event.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.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 investigation warranted for these complaints; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: CORKSCREW FEM HEAD REMOVER
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS/KNEE/FEMOROTIBIAL/SEMI-CONSTRAINED/CEMENTED/METAL/POLYMER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10102841
• MDR Text Key: 193055480
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-01915
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556049709
• UDI-Public: 885556049709
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K121393
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/15/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/29/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Catalogue Number: 71930020
• Device Lot Number: 19GM07128
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/12/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention