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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII NON POR FIN PUNCH 5-6; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII NON POR FIN PUNCH 5-6; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER Back to Search Results
Model Number 71440268
Medical Device Problem Code Dull, Blunt (2407)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes No Patient Involvement (2645); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 11/03/2020
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, after a tka surgery was performed, it was found that the fin punch is old and dull.The procedure had been completed with that instrument.The patient was not involved at the time of finding.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device is dull and has several nicks and scratches.The device shows signs of extensive use.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.At this time, we do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely probable causes of the reported event.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.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 is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
 
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Brand Name
GII NON POR FIN PUNCH 5-6
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 Key10878466
Report Number1020279-2020-06601
Device Sequence Number11844512
Product Code HRY
UDI-Device Identifier03596010214768
UDI-Public03596010214768
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StatePA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K121393
Number of Events Summarized1
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) 05/20/2021
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 Date04/23/2008
Device Model Number71440268
Device Catalogue Number71440268
Device Lot Number80301814
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer11/18/2020
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 11/03/2020
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer05/18/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date11/20/2020
Supplement Report FDA Received Date05/20/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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