MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN OFFSET COUPLER TRIAL 6MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number 71434306

Device Problem Defective Device (2588)

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 rt total knee revision, surgeon had difficulty tightening legion offset coupler trial, was unable to use trial during surgery.Surgeon made the decision to use trial stems without any offset coupler trial.Trial reduction and trial component fit seemed appropriate.The surgery finished without any femoral or tibial offset coupler.Not s+n implants being revised.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned coupler confirms the hex lock screw is damaged inside the device causing the stated failure.The device shows significant signs of wear/usage.This device was manufactured in 2014.A medical investigation was conducted and this complaint from the united states reports that the trial 2mm couplers would not tighten.The surgeon made the decision to use trial stems without any offset coupler trial.No further patient or medical information was provided.No further complications were reported.Smith and nephew has not received adequate materials (operative reports) to fully evaluate the complaint, but if additional clinically relevant materials are later received, then the case may be re-opened for further evaluation.A review of complaint history for the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed failure mode.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.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.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should additional information be received, the complaints will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for these complaints; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: LGN OFFSET COUPLER TRIAL 6MM
• 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: 10641465
• MDR Text Key: 210172834
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-05194
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010547989
• UDI-Public: 03596010547989
• 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: 10/29/2020

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: 71434306
• Device Catalogue Number: 71434306
• Device Lot Number: 14LM16382
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/02/2020
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/08/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/07/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/26/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/29/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention