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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. UNIV ISRT SPACER SZ3-4 13M; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CNSTRND, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. UNIV ISRT SPACER SZ3-4 13M; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CNSTRND, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY Back to Search Results
Model Number 74033634
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 01/28/2021
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a tka procedure, the device was broken while trialing.No delay.It is unknown how was the procedure finished.No patient injury or other complications were reported at the moment.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Results of investigation: the device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection confirmed the univ isrt spacer sz3-4 13m is broken into two pieces.The device shows significant signs of wear/usage.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the products failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.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.This is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.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 warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
 
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Brand Name
UNIV ISRT SPACER SZ3-4 13M
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CNSTRND, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key11356675
Report Number1020279-2021-01434
Device Sequence Number2530158
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier03596010672063
UDI-Public03596010672063
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateMN
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K111711
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative,health
Initial Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 03/16/2021
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? No
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model Number74033634
Device Catalogue Number74033634
Device Lot Number14FAP0216
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer02/12/2021
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 01/28/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer03/11/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date02/21/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date03/16/2021
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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