MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII MIS DCF AP CT BLK 4; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number	71441152
Medical Device Problem Code	Naturally Worn (2988)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Patient Involvement (2645)
Date of Event	08/13/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the gii mis dcf ap ct blk 4 is worn from excessive use.Not case was involved.No patient harm or surgical delay was reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, intended for use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned cutting block confirms there are several burrs and gouges in the metal causing the stated failure.This device was manufactured in 2008.This device exhibits signs of significant wear/usage.A review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaints 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.

• Brand Name: GII MIS DCF AP CT BLK 4
• 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: 10517996
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-04526
• Device Sequence Number: 3656743
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010497208
• UDI-Public: 03596010497208
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TN
• 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,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/24/2020

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 Model Number: 71441152
• Device Catalogue Number: 71441152
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/13/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/21/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/10/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/24/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1