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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ORTHOMATCH MOD FEM TRIAL IMPACTOR; PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ORTHOMATCH MOD FEM TRIAL IMPACTOR; PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY Back to Search Results
Model Number 71442161
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 01/23/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during tka surgery when performing the impaction of the femoral test, the orthomatch mod fem trial impactor broke in the contact part of the metal with polyethylene outside the patient.The procedure was completed with a smith and nephew back up device.It is unknown if there was a delay.No other complications were reported.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.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.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.
 
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Brand Name
ORTHOMATCH MOD FEM TRIAL IMPACTOR
Common Device Name
PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key11347203
Report Number1020279-2021-01406
Device Sequence Number19014914
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00885556583791
UDI-Public00885556583791
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryBR
PMA/510(K) Number
K142807
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative,foreig
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 03/15/2021
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 Number71442161
Device Catalogue Number71442161
Device Lot NumberUNKNOWN
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 01/26/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer03/10/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date02/19/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date03/15/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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