MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. VIS ADPT GUIDE KIT JII; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL

Catalog Number V0100112

Device Problem Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size (1583)

Patient Problem Laceration(s) (1946)

Event Date 12/28/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal reference number: (b)(4).H10: smith & nephew is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 c.F.R.Part 803.This report may be based upon information which smith & nephew has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, smith & nephew, or its employees, that the report constitutes an admission that the device, smith & nephew or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.

Event Description

It was reported that, during tka surgery, utilizing one (1) vis adpt guide kit jii, the visionaire plan was sized for a 1 femur and 2 tibia.Doctor implanted a 4 femur.Which is 3 sizes bigger than the planned size.He wants to know why this sizing was so off, and how it will be prevented in the future.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using the same device.Health status of the patient is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection does not reveal any defects.A review of the production order did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.However, a review made by the quality engineering team revealed that the bone modeling was not properly smoothed in our modeling software.It's believed that this led to an incorrect alignment since the bone modeling used in the alignment process was a representative of the patient's actual anatomy.The operator that incorrectly smoothed the bone model is no longer employee with the company.The alignment engineer will be made aware of the errors made in aligning the case.Since this failure mode rate is within the anticipated acceptable risk limit in the risk management plan, no additional actions will be taken at this time.We will continue to monitor complaints for trends and investigate further if needed.A review of complaint history for the previous 12 months did not reveal similar events for the listed device.As this is an unique batch device, a review of the complaint history for the batch number is not applicable.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.According to inspection drawings, part number, size, implant type, hand, recut type and sawblade thickness shall be verified.Also, part configuration shall be compared to print.At this time, we do have evidence to conclude that the product failed to meet specifications at the time of manufacture.The root cause of this event was determined to be that the bone modeling was not adequately smoothed in our modeling software.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: VIS ADPT GUIDE KIT JII
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
• 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: 18576234
• MDR Text Key: 333664746
• Report Number: 1020279-2024-00221
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556656419
• UDI-Public: 00885556656419
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K170282
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/08/2024

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: 05/11/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: V0100112
• Device Lot Number: 00271961V1
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/03/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/24/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/05/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/13/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1