MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII PS INSERT SZ 5-6 11MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL

Model Number	71420832
Medical Device Problem Code	Connection Problem (2900)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/04/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference case (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a tka procedure the gii ps insert sz 5-6 11mm would not engage with the tibial baseplate after multiple attempts.A backup insert from the same configuration was used, which engaged straight away.There was a delay of less than 30 min.No injuries or other complications were reported at this time.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.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.Some potential probable causes for this event could include a fit/ sizing issue or poor insertion technique.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or 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 PS INSERT SZ 5-6 11MM
• 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: 11094770
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-08007
• Device Sequence Number: 3698388
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010209658
• UDI-Public: 03596010209658
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: foreign,health professional,o
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/07/2021

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: 71420832
• Device Catalogue Number: 71420832
• Device Lot Number: H2002339
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/07/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/07/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/30/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/07/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1