MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII PS HI FLEX ISRT SZ 3-4 11; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL

Model Number	71421509
Medical Device Problem Code	Fitting Problem (2183)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	09/14/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during surgery, even when using two different impactors, it was impossible to implant the insert.Procedure continued with a backup device, with a delay of less than 30 minutes and without injuries.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, intended for use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.The pictures provided were reviewed and could not confirm the stated failure mode.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.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 the risk management file and instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode was previously identified.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Some potential probable causes for this event could include a fit/ sizing issue or poor insertion technique.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or 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: GII PS HI FLEX ISRT SZ 3-4 11
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10648219
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-05240
• Device Sequence Number: 2605730
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010492364
• UDI-Public: 03596010492364
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K032295
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/28/2021

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 Number: 71421509
• Device Catalogue Number: 71421509
• Device Lot Number: 18HM06103
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/14/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/24/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/08/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/28/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention