MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN TIBIAL CUTTING BLOCK RIGHT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number 71434332

Device Problem Mechanical Jam (2983)

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

Event Date 09/21/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, during a tka surgery, a genesis pin and drill set became stuck in a pin hole of the legion tibial cutting block right.The surgeon was attempting to pre drill his first pin in order to pin the tibial cutting block in place, and the drill caught in the hole and would not turn.The surgeon described it as seeming like the drill was too big for the pin hole.He was able to remove the drill from the patient¿s tibia, while the drill was still stuck in the cutting block, without any difficulty.Surgery was resumed, without any delay, with the same device.Patient was not harmed as consequence of this problem.

Manufacturer Narrative

Results of investigation: the devices, used in treatment, were returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned devices confirms the genesis pin and drill set is stuck inside of the lgn tibial cutting block right, rendering both devices inoperable.The devices show signs of significant wear and use.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.These devices are reusable instruments 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.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: LGN TIBIAL CUTTING BLOCK RIGHT
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 12574074
• MDR Text Key: 274714765
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-07411
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010549822
• UDI-Public: 03596010549822
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: K121393
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/05/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/05/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71434332
• Device Catalogue Number: 71434332
• Device Lot Number: 06DM11712
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/22/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/03/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: 14968,GENESIS PIN AND DRILL SET, 21AM10439