MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. PATELLA RESECTION GUIDE; PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY

Model Number 71440391

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 04/20/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that, the depth gauge/center knob and 2 rods broke off of the patella resection guide.It is unknown how surgery was completed.Surgery was less than or equal to 30min delayed.Patient was not harmed.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.So the reported event could not be confirmed.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal any manufacturing or material abnormalities that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident this device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Damage from prolonged use, misuse 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.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the actual product involved and/or device information, our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, this complaint can be re-opened.No further investigation warranted for these complaints; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

Event Description

It was reported that, the depth gauge/center knob and 2 rods broke off of the patella resection guide.Different technique was used by free handing the cut.Surgery was less than or equal to 30min delayed.Patient was not harmed.

• Brand Name: PATELLA RESECTION GUIDE
• Type of Device: PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11810815
• MDR Text Key: 250185427
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-04087
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010453945
• UDI-Public: 03596010453945
• 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: 06/15/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/26/2014
• Device Model Number: 71440391
• Device Catalogue Number: 71440391
• Device Lot Number: 04BM07224
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/20/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/12/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/11/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/15/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1