MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII C/R ART INS SZ 3-4 9MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL

Catalog Number 71420490

Device Problem Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421)

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

Event Date 09/29/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, during the set up/inspection for tka surgery, it was noticed that the innermost sterile packaging of a gii c/r art ins sz 3-4 9mm was not sealed.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

Results of investigation: the associated device packaging was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device reveals the inner sterile package was not sealed causing the implant to be exposed.A review made by the quality engineering team revealed that the most likely cause is temporary distraction of the employee between inserting and removing the bag from the machine.Such employee errors cannot be completely ruled out.The relevant production records show that a technical problem can be ruled out as no deviations were found in the production specifications and protocols.This is an isolated case.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 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 packaging sequence, the component should be placed in the inner pouch and the inner pouch should be sealed.Then, the inner pouch should be placed into the outer pouch and the outer pouch should be sealed.At this time, we do have reason to suspect that the package failed to meet specifications at the time of manufacture.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 for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: GII C/R ART INS SZ 3-4 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: 18021372
• MDR Text Key: 326854923
• Report Number: 1020279-2023-02057
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010207890
• UDI-Public: 03596010207890
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: K951987
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/27/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/27/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 71420490
• Device Lot Number: 23CT72632
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/23/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/06/2023
• 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