MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII LONG I/M ROD 16 INCH; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number	71440004
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Patient Involvement (2645)
Date of Event	06/30/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the im rod is chipped and worn.No case involved.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, intended for use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned gii long intramedullary rod confirms multiple burrs and deep gouges metal.The device shows significant signs of wear/usage.The device was manufactured in 2004.A review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaint for the listed batch with the same failure mode.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality 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.Expected wear/tear is likely the probable cause 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.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.

• Brand Name: GII LONG I/M ROD 16 INCH
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10312318
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-03439
• Device Sequence Number: 19391903
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010213723
• UDI-Public: 03596010213723
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K121393
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,user f
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/08/2020

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/01/2014
• Device Model Number: 71440004
• Device Catalogue Number: 71440004
• Device Lot Number: 04GM18941
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/30/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/06/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/23/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/08/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1