MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII P/S CONS HOUSING REAM DOME; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number 71440145

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 12/08/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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Event Description

It was reported that, the gii p/s cons housing ream dome was broken.It is unknown whether the event happened during surgery and if there was patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the associated device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed, therefore, the contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.A review of the complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed device.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.An historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.At this time, we have no 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.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or 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 P/S CONS HOUSING REAM DOME
• 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: 13110340
• MDR Text Key: 284717648
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-08935
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010471338
• UDI-Public: 03596010471338
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K121393
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/26/2022

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: 71440145
• Device Catalogue Number: 71440145
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/08/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/29/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/25/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/26/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1