MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRN II BCS BOX PREP GD SZ3-5; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL

Model Number 74012575

Device Problem Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895)

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

Event Date 05/10/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that, during set up or inspection, it was noticed that the screw holes directly behind part of the jrn ii bcs box prep gd sz3-5, where mat & batch are notated, has some kind of red substance worked into the screw holes.Hospital staff were unable to get it removed after several passes through sterilizer.Staff were concerned this posed a biohazard.No case reported; therefore, there was no patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

H6: the associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The returned device has foreign debris embedded in the threads holes rendering the device inoperable.The device shows signs of extensive use.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed item.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.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.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.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: JRN II BCS BOX PREP GD SZ3-5
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11880925
• MDR Text Key: 252930566
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-04655
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556000991
• UDI-Public: 00885556000991
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/15/2021

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 Model Number: 74012575
• Device Catalogue Number: 74012575
• Device Lot Number: 20GM04534
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/19/2021
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/10/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/25/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 07/14/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 07/15/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1