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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN TIBIAL CUTTING BLOCK RIGHT; PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN TIBIAL CUTTING BLOCK RIGHT; PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY Back to Search Results
Model Number 71434332
Medical Device Problem Code Mechanical Jam (2983)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 02/10/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during tka surgery it was noticed that a pin was stuck in a hole of the legion tibial cutting block right.The procedure was completed without delay using a smith and nephew back-up device.No other complications were reported.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, intended for use in treatment was returned for evaluation: a visual inspection was conducted and confirmed that the lgn tibial cutting block right has a pin stuck in a hole which causes it to not properly function.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.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.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.We consider this investigation closed.
 
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Brand Name
LGN TIBIAL CUTTING BLOCK RIGHT
Common Device Name
PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key11431628
Report Number1020279-2021-01871
Device Sequence Number3523185
Product Code MBH
UDI-Device Identifier03596010549822
UDI-Public03596010549822
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateNY
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K121393
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative,health
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 05/02/2021
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 Number71434332
Device Catalogue Number71434332
Device Lot Number15FM08181
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 02/10/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer04/14/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date03/08/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date05/02/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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