MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII P/S CONS HOUSING REAM DOME; PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY

Catalog Number 54871440145

Device Problem Dull, Blunt (2407)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 05/14/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that before procedure the ps housing reamer found dull.There was a smith and nephew replacement available.No harm or delay to the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, intended use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation, the reported event could not be confirmed.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.A review of the manufacturing record did not reveal any manufacturing or material abnormalities that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.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.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Without the actual product involved, our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, this complaint can be re-opened.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: GII P/S CONS HOUSING REAM DOME
• 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: 10143776
• MDR Text Key: 194813560
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-02329
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBH
• 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: 09/21/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/11/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 54871440145
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 05/14/2020
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/14/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1