MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII MIS DCF ALIGN GDE; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number 71441144

Device Problem Incomplete or Inadequate Connection (4037)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 08/03/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that, during surgery, the locking mechanism of this item will not tighten fully.The procedure was finished using a smith and nephew back up device.Surgery was not delayed.Patient was not harmed.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirms the short pointed floating spikes are severely damaged.There is also visible damage to the cam plate.All these issues would cause the stated failure.The device shows significant signs of wear/usage.The device was manufactured in 2004.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.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Expected wear/tear is likely the probable cause 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.

• Brand Name: GII MIS DCF ALIGN GDE
• 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: 10477214
• MDR Text Key: 205123290
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-04333
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010497161
• UDI-Public: 03596010497161
• 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,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/09/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71441144
• Device Catalogue Number: 71441144
• Device Lot Number: 04EM15084R
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/12/2020
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/04/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/01/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/27/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 09/09/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1