MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII POST REF A/P BLK SZ 7; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Catalog Number 71440822

Device Problem Flaked (1246)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 12/17/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during surgery when attaching the size 7 a/p femoral cutting block one of the pins became detached from the back of the cutting block and had to be removed from the patient.The procedure was successfully completed without delay using a back-up device.

Manufacturer Narrative

The associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.One of the fixation spikes fractured off of the back of the device and was not returned.The device was manufactured in 2004 and exhibits signs of extensive wear/usage.The fracture of the bone spike is likely due to stresses in excess of its material properties being applied to the bone spike during use.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.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 for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: GII POST REF A/P BLK SZ 7
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks road; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 8218093
• MDR Text Key: 132101046
• Report Number: 1020279-2019-00052
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010407368
• UDI-Public: 03596010407368
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K121393
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/14/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/04/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 71440822
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/17/2018
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1