MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. R3 OFFSET IMPACTOR TIP; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number 71363077

Device Problem Crack (1135)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 08/13/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during inspection, tip was found to be cracked.

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation results: 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 complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.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 actions are being taken at this time.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: R3 OFFSET IMPACTOR TIP
• 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: 10500191
• MDR Text Key: 205873012
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-04431
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010599391
• UDI-Public: 03596010599391
• 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: 03/27/2021

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: 71363077
• Device Catalogue Number: 71363077
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/13/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/07/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/24/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/27/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1