MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII POST REF A/P BLK SZ 6; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number 71440820

Device Problem Component Missing (2306)

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

Event Date 05/04/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during set up for tka, it was found that a spike from the gii post ref a/p blk sz 6 was missing.It is suspected that the device got stuck in a hole at the bottom of the tray causing the spike to detached.No surgical delay was reported, it is unknown if the procedure was finished with the same device or a replacement one.No patient injury or other complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

D4: lot number added.(b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

The associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device spike/pin is missing, rendering the device inoperable.The device shows signs of extensive use.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.At this time, we do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.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.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; 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: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11863496
• MDR Text Key: 251948954
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-04588
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• 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: health professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 07/30/2021

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: 71440820
• Device Catalogue Number: 71440820
• Device Lot Number: 04DM05202
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/28/2021
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/04/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/21/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/04/2021; 07/29/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/11/2021; 07/30/2021
• Patient Sequence Number: 1