MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII SER PAT RMR COLLET 23MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number 71440510

Device Problem Flaked (1246)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 09/08/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that, during tka procedure, the gii ser pat rmr collet 23mm caused metal debris when reaming.This happened during use inside the patient.No delay.Procedure could be finished with the same device.No other complications were reported at this time.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, used in treatment, was not received for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The shipping information was provided and all efforts were made to locate the device but we have no evidence that it was ever received by the complaint investigation team for evaluation.If the device is received in the future, the complaint will be reopened to evaluate.A medical investigation was conducted and confirms this case reports that the reamer and reamer collet caused metal debris during use.Per email communication, all fragments were removed, and there was no patient injury or surgical delay.Therefore, since no patient harm is alleged, no further clinical assessment is warranted.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.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 actions are being taken at this time.We consider this investigation closed.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, used in treatment, was not received for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The shipping information was provided and all efforts were made to locate the device but we have no evidence that it was ever received by the complaint investigation team for evaluation.If the device is received in the future, the complaint will be reopened to evaluate.A medical investigation was conducted and confirms this case reports that the reamer and reamer collet caused metal debris during use.Per email communication, all fragments were removed, and there was no patient injury or surgical delay.Therefore, since no patient harm is alleged, no further clinical assessment is warranted.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.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 actions are being taken at this time.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: GII SER PAT RMR COLLET 23MM
• 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: 10624703
• MDR Text Key: 209744155
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-05144
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010308351
• UDI-Public: 03596010308351
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 09/09/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71440510
• Device Catalogue Number: 71440510
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/20/2020
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/08/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/04/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/04/2021; 09/08/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 08/05/2021; 09/09/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other