MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN SCW POS WG TRL10M SZ5-6LG; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Catalog Number 71431806

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

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

Event Date 03/06/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that, during a revision knee procedure performed on (b)(6) 2024 to remove a tka system from another company, the surgeon required the use of augments for the femur and tibia.While assembling the femoral posterior augment, the doctor realized there was difficulty in securing the screw.It was then noticed that part of the screw of a lgn scw pos wedge trial10m sz5-6lg had come away and was left in the lgn ox constrain femoral trial 6 lt.The doctor was able to complete the use of the trial while the screw part was still attached.The procedure was successfully completed after a non-significant delay.No injury was reported as a consequence of this issue.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference case (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information: h6 (component code, type of investigation, investigation findings, investigation conclusions).Results of investigation: the wedge trial was not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.However, the photographs were reviewed and revealed that the wedge's bottom screw detached from the device and was left inside hole of the femoral trial.Device batch number was not provided, thus, an evaluation of the manufacturing records could not be performed.A review of complaint history for the previous 12 months did not reveal similar events 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.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.At this time, we have no evidence to conclude that the product failed to meet any 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 potential factors that could contribute to 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 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.Corrected data: h6 (health effect - impact code).

• Brand Name: LGN SCW POS WG TRL10M SZ5-6LG
• 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: 19016766
• MDR Text Key: 339109560
• Report Number: 1020279-2024-00642
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010547385
• UDI-Public: 03596010547385
• 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: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/23/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/01/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 71431806
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/22/2024
• 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: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: LGN OX CNSTR FEM TRL6 LT(PN:71431166,LN:07FM15574).