MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII SLT 3 MOD TIB CUTBLCK RT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number 71440205

Device Problem Component Misassembled (4004)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 12/31/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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Event Description

It was reported that during a tka procedure, while using a gii slt 3 mod tib cutblck rt, the cutting block lever fell off and the pin fell out.This occurred outside the patient.The procedure was successfully completed without delay using a smith+nephew back-up device.No patient injury or other complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device is fractured, and the fractured piece was returned, rendering the device inoperable.The device was manufactured in 2014 and shows signs of extensive use.A review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaint for the listed batch with the same failure mode.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal any manufacturing or material abnormalities 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.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.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: GII SLT 3 MOD TIB CUTBLCK RT
• 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: 11227560
• MDR Text Key: 228606396
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-00579
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010460424
• UDI-Public: 03596010460424
• 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: 02/01/2021

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: 71440205
• Device Catalogue Number: 71440205
• Device Lot Number: 14KM16458
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/05/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/25/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/25/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/01/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1