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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII OXINIUM FEMORAL IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII OXINIUM FEMORAL IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED Back to Search Results
Model Number 71440890
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 02/03/2021
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, a genesis ii oxinium femoral impactor broke.Incident occurred during a tka with instruments inside the patient.All the pieces were removed.The procedure was successfully completed without delay using a back-up device.No other complications were reported.No patient information neither operative reports are available.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.The visual inspection confirms the impactor head broke off the device.This piece was returned with the device.This device shows signs of significant wear/usage.The device was manufactured in 2005.A medical investigation was conducted and confirms this case reports the femoral impactor broke during use inside the patient.Per email correspondence, all pieces were removed, and the procedure was completed successfully using a backup device without delay.No further clinical assessment is warranted.A review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaint for the listed batch with the same failure mode.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal any manufacturing or material abnormalities that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.This device is a reusable instruments that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Expected wear/tear is likely the probable cause 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.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.Internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).
 
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Brand Name
GII OXINIUM FEMORAL IMPACTOR
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key11403059
Report Number1020279-2021-01770
Device Sequence Number4568645
Product Code JDI
UDI-Device Identifier03596010476074
UDI-Public03596010476074
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateCA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K123598
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (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) 04/09/2021
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 Number71440890
Device Catalogue Number71440890
Device Lot Number05FM07919
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer03/17/2021
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 02/03/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer03/29/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date03/03/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date04/09/2021
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 Hospitalization; Other; Required Intervention;
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