MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TIBIAL SPACER BLOCK STANDARD; PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY

Model Number 74012645

Device Problem Component Missing (2306)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 02/03/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that, after a tka procedure was noticed the white plastic piece from inside the tibial spacer block standard missing.Incident occurred after the procedure; therefore, there was no patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection confirms the spacer inner white ring is missing.The device show moderate signs of wear/usage.A review of the device history records for the listed batch did not reveal any deviation from the standard manufacturing processes.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the complaint history for the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed failure mode with the same batch number.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.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.

• Brand Name: TIBIAL SPACER BLOCK STANDARD
• Type of Device: PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11403051
• MDR Text Key: 234392003
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-01765
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556003343
• UDI-Public: 00885556003343
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K111711
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/12/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/03/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 74012645
• Device Catalogue Number: 74012645
• Device Lot Number: 16LM12126
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/29/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/11/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1