MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII MIS DCF AP CT BLK 6; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number 71441154

Device Problems Break (1069); Component Missing (2306); Separation Failure (2547)

Patient Problem Injury (2348)

Event Date 05/28/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that after procedure tka the surgeon did not notice the missing peg from the cutting block until postoperative x-ray (during the procedure the surgeon followed proper technique in placement and removal of the 4 in 1 cutting block).The procedure was completed without delay.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation but the pictures were reviewed, and the missing peg was confirmed.Other eleven devices were received, a visual inspection was conducted, but the stated failure mode could not be confirmed.The devices have the components in question intact and show signs of extensive use.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, based on the information provided, a user/procedural variance was a contributing factor to the reported event, as the missing block peg was not identified via inspection of the instrument post-usage.The block and its parts are manufactured and intended as externally communicating devices and are not approved for long-term internal tissue exposure and long-term implantation data is not available.The assessed patient impact was the retained foreign body noted in the post-op x-ray provided; however, although unlikely, the possibility of micro-motion, migration, and local irritation/discomfort could not be completely ruled out.Further patient impact could not be assessed.No further medical assessment could be rendered at this time.Should additional clinical documentation become available in the future, the clinical/medical task may be re-evaluated.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.Damage from prolonged use, misuse, procedural variance or rough handling are likely 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 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.

• Brand Name: GII MIS DCF AP CT BLK 6
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10176766
• MDR Text Key: 195894151
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-02625
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010497222
• UDI-Public: 03596010497222
• 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: 08/18/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71441154
• Device Catalogue Number: 71441154
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/28/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/19/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/17/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 08/18/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention