MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII C/R ART INS SZ 3-4 9MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL

Model Number	71420490
Medical Device Problem Code	Incomplete or Inadequate Connection (4037)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/20/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, durig a tka surgery, while installing the no.3-4 9 mm insert, it was found that the insert could not be tightly fixed with the tibial baseplate.The locking mechanism was observed with no obvious deformation of the insert, and finally another same size insert was used to finish the surgery smoothly.It is unknown if there was a delay for this event.No injury reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device could not confirm the stated failure mode.The device has signs of damage from attempted use.The device was manufactured in 2019.A dimensional inspection was attempted but the device was too damaged from the attempted insertion to obtain accurate measurements.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.Some potential probable causes for this event could include a fit/sizing issue or a procedural error.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.

• Brand Name: GII C/R ART INS SZ 3-4 9MM
• 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: 11002055
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-07406
• Device Sequence Number: 16341529
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010207890
• UDI-Public: 03596010207890
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/18/2021

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: 71420490
• Device Catalogue Number: 71420490
• Device Lot Number: 19LM07543
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/07/2020
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/22/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/15/2021; 01/15/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/14/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/18/2021; 01/18/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: GNS II CMT TIB SIZE 3 RIGHT