MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN CR HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 5-6 9MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL

Model Number 71453121

Device Problem Unsealed Device Packaging (1444)

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

Event Date 09/14/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, during the set up for a tka surgery, it was found that the sealing of the sterile pouches of a lgn cr high flex xlpe sz 5-6 9mm was already broken.Surgery was performed, after a non-significant delay, with a back-up device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.

Manufacturer Narrative

Section h3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device's sealed package was broken along the side of the packaging.A review of complaint history for the part number over the past 12 months and for the batch number based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.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 do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A review of the sterilization records revealed the batch was sterilized within normal parameters.Assessment of historical escalated cases concluded that there are no prior actions related to this device and failure mode.A contribution of the device to the reported event could be corroborated as the device's packaging was found to be compromised.Some potential probable causes for this event could include packaging damage in transit or storage.This issue was evaluated through our internal quality process and determined to be isolated at this time.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 future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.Some potential probable causes for this event could include packaging damage in transit or storage.

• Brand Name: LGN CR HIGH FLEX XLPE SZ 5-6 9MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
• 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: 12551028
• MDR Text Key: 274013941
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-07339
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556033982
• UDI-Public: 00885556033982
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K071071
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/23/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/29/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/09/2023
• Device Model Number: 71453121
• Device Catalogue Number: 71453121
• Device Lot Number: 13AM07167
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/22/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/11/2013
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1