MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII POST REF A/P BLK SZ 6; PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY

Model Number 71440820

Device Problems Break (1069); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

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

Event Date 01/22/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported during the tka procedure that the pin on the back of the cutting block was broken and detached inside the patient, but the surgeon removed it.The procedure was completed without delay, using the same device.No patient injury or other complications were reported at the moment.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned cutting block confirms both peg broke off the device.Only one of the pegs was returned with the device.This device exhibits signs of significant use and wear.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 manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.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.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: GII POST REF A/P BLK SZ 6
• Type of Device: PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11326552
• MDR Text Key: 231966430
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-01301
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010407351
• UDI-Public: 03596010407351
• 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
• Report Date: 06/23/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/15/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71440820
• Device Catalogue Number: 71440820
• Device Lot Number: 16BBG0049
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/18/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Other; Required Intervention