MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII SPC REAMTHRU CR TR SZ 8 RT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number 71433358

Device Problem Material Deformation (2976)

Patient Problem Laceration(s) (1946)

Event Date 12/06/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the gii spc reamthru cr tr sz 8 rt developed metal shard and cut the spd tech during cleaning process.The current state of health of the spd tech is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.The manufacturing process of the device did not contribute to the reported event.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device has several scratches and chips along its surface, rendering the device inoperative.The device shows signs of extensive use.The clinical/medical evaluation concluded that per case details, a metal chard developed and cut the employee (spd tech) during the cleaning process.No surgical case was in progress during this time.The current state of health status of the spd tech is unknown and additional clinically relevant information was not provided.Without the requested information, the root cause of the reported events cannot be definitively concluded and the employee impact beyond the reported cannot be determined.Therefore, no further clinical/medical assessment can be rendered at this time.A review of complaint history 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.Assessment of historical escalated cases concluded that there are no prior actions related to this device and failure mode.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are probable causes of 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 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.

• Brand Name: GII SPC REAMTHRU CR TR SZ 8 RT
• 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: 13111588
• MDR Text Key: 282921034
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-08949
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556032312
• UDI-Public: 00885556032312
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K121393
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/27/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/29/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71433358
• Device Catalogue Number: 71433358
• Device Lot Number: 11FM00655
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/22/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/26/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2011
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1