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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII FEM LUG PUNCH; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII FEM LUG PUNCH; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER Back to Search Results
Model Number 71440183
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 01/20/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during tka procedure the genesis ii fem lug punch broke outside the patient.The procedure was completed without delay with an smith&nephew backup device.No patient harm or additional complications were reported.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device lug punch mechanism is broken rendering device inoperable.The device was manufactured in 2004 and 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 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.Additional information: d4.
 
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Brand Name
GII FEM LUG PUNCH
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 Key11319820
Report Number1020279-2021-01160
Device Sequence Number19860572
Product Code HRY
UDI-Device Identifier03596010329868
UDI-Public03596010329868
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateTX
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K121393
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative,health
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 05/07/2021
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 Expiration Date10/11/2014
Device Model Number71440183
Device Catalogue Number71440183
Device Lot Number04JM20151
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 01/20/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer04/26/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date02/11/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date05/07/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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