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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ARTICULAR SURFACE SIZE 5 9MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ARTICULAR SURFACE SIZE 5 9MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER Back to Search Results
Model Number 00584202509
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 01/13/2021
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a ukr procedure, an articular surface provisional sz 5 8mm device broke in half length-wise when the surgeon was inserting.There were 2 pieces, nothing was left in the patient.Then, an articular surface provisional sz 5 9mm device broke, too.The knee was too tight, the surgeon forced it in and it broke.No pieces were left inside the patient.It is unknown how the procedure was finished.Surgery was not delayed.No other complications were reported.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.So the reported event could not be confirmed.A medical investigation was conducted and confirms this case reports that a size 5/8mm zuk insert broke during use.The surgeon then placed a size 5/9mm zuk insert, which snapped in half when he extended the knee.The insert was left in place until the cement cured, and then the 2 pieces were removed.Per email correspondence, there were no pieces were left inside the patient, and the procedure was completed without delay.Therefore, no further clinical assessment is warranted.A review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch with the same failure mode.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries and cleaning cycles.As plastics are vulnerable and crack may have initiated during use and possible causes could be due to the heating and cooling associated with autoclaving or prolonged use.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.Without the actual product involved and/or device information, our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, this complaint can be re-opened.No further actions are being taken at this time.We consider this investigation closed.
 
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Brand Name
ARTICULAR SURFACE SIZE 5 9MM
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key11335572
Report Number1020279-2021-01377
Device Sequence Number2737314
Product Code HSX
UDI-Device Identifier00885556620229
UDI-Public00885556620229
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateCA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K033363
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 06/22/2021
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model Number00584202509
Device Catalogue Number00584202509
Device Lot Number63254972
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 01/26/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer06/18/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date02/16/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/22/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
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