MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. VIS ALIGNMENT ROD; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAIND, CEMENTD, POLY/METAL/POLY

Model Number	71440302
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/26/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a piece if the vis alignment rod broke off and some rust appeared on the metal bolt.No procedure-related.Therefore, no injuries or surgical delays were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The metal bolt disassembled and shows signs of discoloration, rendering device inoperable.This shows signs of extensive use.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints and assessed for any necessary corrective actions.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.

• Brand Name: VIS ALIGNMENT ROD
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAIND, CEMENTD, POLY/METAL/POLY
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10880366
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-06624
• Device Sequence Number: 3766348
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556656266
• UDI-Public: 00885556656266
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AZ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K170282
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• 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): 01/11/2021

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 Model Number: 71440302
• Device Catalogue Number: 71440302
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/26/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/08/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/20/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/11/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1