MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. NONRIM SPEED PIN 65 STERILE; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Catalog Number 74013480

Device Problems Device Damaged Prior to Use (2284); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)

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

Event Date 07/06/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal reference number: (b)(4).H10: smith & nephew is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 c.F.R.Part 803.This report may be based upon information which smith & nephew has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, smith & nephew, or its employees, that the report constitutes an admission that the device, smith & nephew or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.

Event Description

It was reported that during set up for a tka, a pin in a nonrim speed pin 65 sterile was bent when removed from packaging.Box was not damaged before opening.The procedure was performed, without any delay, using a s+n back-up device.Since incident occurred before procedure; patient was not yet involved.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.A review of the production order did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history revealed a similar event for the listed device over the previous 12 months, but no similar events for the batch based on the historical data, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.According to the inspection procedure, the receiving inspection includes a comparison of part configuration to print, as well as verifying that part is free of burrs, pits, nicks or damaged areas.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include damage during shipping or mishandling.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: after further assessment of the information gathered by the manufacturer, it was identified that this event should be re-evaluated for mdr reporting.The original information stated that during set up for a tka, a pin in a nonrim speed pin 65 sterile was bent when removed from packaging.Box was not damaged before opening.The procedure was performed, without any delay, using a s+n back-up device.Since incident occurred before procedure; patient was not yet involved.However, after further clarification and information received, it was determined that the issue does not meet the criteria to be reportable, since there was not patient involvement.Also, the device damage did not lead to a death or serious injury, nor would it be likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if it were to recur.

• Brand Name: NONRIM SPEED PIN 65 STERILE
• 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: 17410963
• MDR Text Key: 319920429
• Report Number: 1020279-2023-01509
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556070925
• UDI-Public: 00885556070925
• 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
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 08/28/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/27/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 74013480
• Device Lot Number: 23CSM0626
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/24/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/10/2023
• 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