MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG EXTRAMEDULLARY ALIGNMENT ROD; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number	114861
Medical Device Problem Codes	Corroded (1131); Material Discolored (1170)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/16/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complaint reference: (b)(4).The device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device was found to be rusty and discolored, rendering the device inoperable., rendering the device inoperable.The device shows signs of extensive use.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.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.Should additional information be received, the complaints will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for these complaints; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a field inspection the ipg mis dcf ap ct blk 3 was noted to be rusty and discolored, the extramedular alignment rod was broken, the gii quick connect handle dented and did not retract, the ipg ps high flex impctr hd 1-2 gii ps high flex impctr hd 3-8, gii tibial base impactor, gii narrow pcl retractor, 11mm gns ii tibial drill with burrs and gouges and outer housing cap with one component missing and broke.No case reported; therefore, there was no patient participation.

• Brand Name: EXTRAMEDULLARY ALIGNMENT ROD
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, NON-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG; schachenallee 29; aarau CH-50 00; SZ CH-5000
• MDR Report Key: 11617245
• Report Number: 9613369-2021-00143
• Device Sequence Number: 2987529
• Product Code: HSX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010050458
• UDI-Public: 03596010050458
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,user f
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/06/2021

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 Expiration Date: 10/01/2024
• Device Model Number: 114861
• Device Catalogue Number: 114861
• Device Lot Number: 71004061
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/16/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/06/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1