MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ARTICULAR SURFACE PROVISIONAL SZ 3 8MM; TEMPLATE

Model Number	00584102308
Medical Device Problem Code	Crack (1135)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	09/29/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during tka procedure the articular surface provisional sz 3 8mm cracked in half while being used to trial the implants inside the patient.All pieces recovered.There was a s&n back up device.No delay.No injuries reported at this time.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 instrument confirms the stated failure mode.The articular surface provisional has fractured into two pieces.Both pieces were returned for evaluation.This instrument exhibits signs of significant use and wear.The articular provisional was manufactured in 2014.A medical investigation was conducted and this case reports that the trial cracked in half while trailing the implants.Per email communication, all pieces were recovered from the patient, without injury or delay.The procedure was completed using a backup device.Since no patient harm is alleged, no further clinical assessment is warranted.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.A review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.The device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries and cleaning cycles.As plastics are vulnerable and crack may have initiated during use and possible causes could be due to the heating and cooling associated with autoclaving or prolonged use.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: ARTICULAR SURFACE PROVISIONAL SZ 3 8MM
• Common Device Name: TEMPLATE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10721858
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-05665
• Device Sequence Number: 19708413
• Product Code: HWT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556619445
• UDI-Public: 00885556619445
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MD
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (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): 12/01/2020

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 Number: 00584102308
• Device Catalogue Number: 00584102308
• Device Lot Number: 62696620
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/02/2020
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/29/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/17/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/22/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/01/2020
• 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