MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. EXTRAMEDULLARY ALIGNMENT ROD; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number 114861

Device Problem Material Separation (1562)

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

Event Date 04/09/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the male end of the extramedullary alignment rod came out.As noticed during a field inspection, there was not patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

H6: the device, intended for use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.So the reported event could not be confirmed.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.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.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.Without the actual product involved and/or device information, our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, this complaint can be re-opened.No further investigation warranted for these complaints; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device, intended for use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device did not confirm the stated failure.The device shows signs of normal wear and use.A functional evaluation was conducted and did not confirm any issues with the device.All pieces of the device assemble together as intended.A review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch with the same failure mode.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.This device is a reusable instrument 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.Should additional information be received, the complaints will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for these complaints; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.H3, h6, h10.

Manufacturer Narrative

H11: corrected information entered in d3, g1 (manufacturing site name and address).Internal reference number: (b)(6).

• Brand Name: EXTRAMEDULLARY ALIGNMENT ROD
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-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: 11741247
• MDR Text Key: 249318492
• Report Number: 9613369-2021-00170
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010050458
• UDI-Public: 03596010050458
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K113038
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 03/25/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/28/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 114861
• Device Catalogue Number: 114861
• Device Lot Number: 08DM15301
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/23/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/25/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/17/2008
• 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