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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN OFFSET COUPLER TRIAL 6MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN OFFSET COUPLER TRIAL 6MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER Back to Search Results
Model Number 71434306
Medical Device Problem Code Defective Device (2588)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event 09/08/2020
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during rt total knee revision, surgeon had difficulty tightening legion offset coupler trial, was unable to use trial during surgery.Surgeon made the decision to use trial stems without any offset coupler trial.Trial reduction and trial component fit seemed appropriate.The surgery finished without any femoral or tibial offset coupler.Not s+n implants being revised.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned coupler confirms the hex lock screw is damaged inside the device causing the stated failure.The device shows significant signs of wear/usage.This device was manufactured in 2014.A medical investigation was conducted and this complaint from the united states reports that the trial 2mm couplers would not tighten.The surgeon made the decision to use trial stems without any offset coupler trial.No further patient or medical information was provided.No further complications were reported.Smith and nephew has not received adequate materials (operative reports) to fully evaluate the complaint, but if additional clinically relevant materials are later received, then the case may be re-opened for further evaluation.A review of complaint history for the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed failure mode.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.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 complaints will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for these complaints; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
 
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Brand Name
LGN OFFSET COUPLER TRIAL 6MM
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 Key10641465
Report Number1020279-2020-05194
Device Sequence Number19471670
Product Code HRY
UDI-Device Identifier03596010547989
UDI-Public03596010547989
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateFL
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K121393
Number of Events Summarized1
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) 10/29/2020
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model Number71434306
Device Catalogue Number71434306
Device Lot Number14LM16382
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer10/02/2020
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 09/08/2020
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer10/26/2020
Initial Report FDA Received Date10/07/2020
Supplement Report FDA Received Date10/29/2020
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
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