MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TRIAL 12/14 FEM HEAD 36MM -3; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number 71353603

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 10/27/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the 36 -3mm trial head will not seat on trial stem as inner flange has broken off not allowing the trial head to seat.No case involved.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, intended for use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.The image provided was reviewed and could not confirm the stated failure mode.A complaint history review found related failures for the listed device; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.The device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries and cleaning cycles.As plastics are vulnerable, damage may occur during use and possible causes could be due to the heating and cooling associated with autoclaving or prolonged use.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: TRIAL 12/14 FEM HEAD 36MM -3
• 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: 10855853
• MDR Text Key: 216816261
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-06551
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010479693
• UDI-Public: 03596010479693
• 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,user f
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/18/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/17/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71353603
• Device Catalogue Number: 71369720
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/17/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1