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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII SPC P/S CAM MODULE SZ 4; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII SPC P/S CAM MODULE SZ 4; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER Back to Search Results
Model Number 71433364
Medical Device Problem Codes Crack (1135); Flaked (1246)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 10/28/2020
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device, use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device is chipped, rendering the device inoperable.The device was manufactured in 2012 and shows signs of extensive use. 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.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during total knee arthroplasty the piece of the genesis ii spc p/s cam module size 4 chipped.The device was outside the patient and all of the pieces were recovered.There was no need for any surgical intervention.No delay or harm reported.The procedure was completed using a smith and nephew back up device.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6: the associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device is chipped, rendering the device inoperable.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 have no 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 SPC P/S CAM MODULE SZ 4
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 Key11091054
Report Number1020279-2020-07949
Device Sequence Number16814632
Product Code HRY
UDI-Device Identifier00885556032831
UDI-Public00885556032831
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateNY
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K121393
Number of Events Summarized1
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) 07/19/2021
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 Number71433364
Device Catalogue Number71433364
Device Lot Number12AM03267A
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer12/10/2021
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 10/28/2020
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer07/16/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date12/29/2020
Supplement Report FDA Received Date07/19/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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