MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII P/S CONS HOUSING REAM DOME; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Catalog Number 71440145

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Difficult or Delayed Separation (4044)

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

Event Date 10/17/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that, during a tka, both gii p/s cons housing ream dome and a gii patellar reamer shaft got stuck together, as consequence the gii p/s cons housing ream dome broke off.No pieces fell inside the patient.Surgery was resumed, after a non-significant delay, implanting a cr (cruciate retaining) gen ii system.No patient harm was reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information: h6 (component code, type of investigation, investigation findings, investigation conclusions).Results of investigation: the associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device reveals the device fractured into two pieces.The device shows signs of significant wear and use.A functional evaluation reveals the ring from the reamer dome is not getting stuck on the patellar reamer shaft.The ring is attaching and detaching as intended.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.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 likely potential factors that could contribute to 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.Corrected data: (sample returned for analysis), h6 (medical device problem code).

• Brand Name: GII P/S CONS HOUSING REAM DOME
• 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: 18083290
• MDR Text Key: 327506880
• Report Number: 1020279-2023-02160
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010471338
• UDI-Public: 03596010471338
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: K121393
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/11/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/07/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/24/2014
• Device Catalogue Number: 71440145
• Device Lot Number: 04HM12305
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/30/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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