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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN FEM CONE IMPACTOR HEAD ID 20MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, CO

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN FEM CONE IMPACTOR HEAD ID 20MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, CO Back to Search Results
Model Number 71441977
Medical Device Problem Code Corroded (1131)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 12/04/2020
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that femoral cone impactor head 20mm was noticed to have rust on the inside.It is unknown if this problem was noticed in a surgical environment; therefore, patient involvement has not been confirmed.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device, intended for use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.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 have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.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 damaged 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 information 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
LGN FEM CONE IMPACTOR HEAD ID 20MM
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, CO
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key11086996
Report Number1020279-2020-07871
Device Sequence Number3311597
Product Code MBH
UDI-Device Identifier00885556536964
UDI-Public00885556536964
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateWA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K162775
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative,health
Initial Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
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 Model Number71441977
Device Catalogue Number71441977
Device Lot Number17GGA0060
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 12/04/2020
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer05/19/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date12/29/2020
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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