MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LEGION TRL STEM CONNECTION ROD; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLY

Catalog Number 71434317

Device Problem Fitting Problem (2183)

Patient Problem Injury (2348)

Event Date 12/04/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during surgery this instrument will not fit in to the t-handle properly.No delay was reported.No backup device was available.The procedure finished with vice grips.

Manufacturer Narrative

The associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The chuck end of the device was flared out from impact damage and would not engage a mating part as intended.The device was manufactured in 2013 and exhibits signs of significant wear/usage.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 have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.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.

• Brand Name: LEGION TRL STEM CONNECTION ROD
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLY
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks road; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 8208989
• MDR Text Key: 131829127
• Report Number: 1020279-2019-00004
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010608116
• UDI-Public: 03596010608116
• 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,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/15/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/02/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 71434317
• Device Lot Number: 13MM18081
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/17/2018
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/04/2018
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1