MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SPEED PIN QK CONNECT ADAPTER; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number	74013489
Medical Device Problem Code	Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/03/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during setup or inspection it was noticed that these instruments showed an overabundance of bio-film that has built up on the instruments over the years.No case reported; therefore, there was no patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, intended for use 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 review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch with the same failure mode.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.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.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: SPEED PIN QK CONNECT ADAPTER
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11572452
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-02389
• Device Sequence Number: 3622060
• Product Code: HSX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010627278
• UDI-Public: 03596010627278
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K113038
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/29/2021

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 Number: 74013489
• Device Catalogue Number: 74013489
• Device Lot Number: 18GGA0001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/03/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/09/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/25/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/29/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1