MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII SPC REAMTHRU CR TR SZ 7 LT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number 71433347

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Material Deformation (2976); Mechanical Jam (2983)

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

Event Date 08/10/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device fracture and deformation of the fixation rails in the ream through slot of the femoral trial, causing it to be stuck.The device shows signs of extensive use.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.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.

Event Description

It was reported that, during tka surgery, a gii spc p/s hous collet s 3-8 got stuck in the gii spc reamthru cr tr sz 7 lt.The surgery was resumed, after a non-significant delay, with a back-up device.The patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.The investigation found that the fixation rails in the ream through slot of the gii spc reamthru cr tr sz 7 lt were fractured.

• Brand Name: GII SPC REAMTHRU CR TR SZ 7 LT
• 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: 12467410
• MDR Text Key: 271262392
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-06824
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556032398
• UDI-Public: 00885556032398
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K121393
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/14/2021

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: 71433347
• Device Catalogue Number: 71433347
• Device Lot Number: 16GSA0015
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/30/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/08/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/14/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/09/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: 71440001, GII SPC P/S HOUS COLLET S 3-8, 09HM02702