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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII MI IN SLT 3 MO TI CU BL RT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLY

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII MI IN SLT 3 MO TI CU BL RT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLY Back to Search Results
Model Number 71441137
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 01/08/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the adjustment knob on genesis ii mi in slt 3 mo titanium cu bl right broke upon cleaning and sterilization after total knee arthroplasty case, no effect on patient as case was completed with part and was broken after finished.No delay or injury reported.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device is fractured, and the fractured piece was returned, rendering the device inoperable.The device shows signs of extensive use.A review of the complaint history for the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed failure mode with the same batch number.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal any manufacturing or material abnormalities that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.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.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should additional information be received, the complaints will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for these complaints; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.Additional information: d4.
 
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Brand Name
GII MI IN SLT 3 MO TI CU BL RT
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLY
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key11248416
Report Number1020279-2021-00748
Device Sequence Number3583263
Product Code HRY
UDI-Device Identifier03596010484093
UDI-Public03596010484093
Combination Product (Y/N)N
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
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 05/10/2021
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 Number71441137
Device Catalogue Number71441137
Device Lot Number04LM10314
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 01/08/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer04/27/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date01/28/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date05/10/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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