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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN CONE IMPACTOR HANDLE; PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN CONE IMPACTOR HANDLE; PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY Back to Search Results
Model Number 71442011
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 03/15/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an office inspection it was found that the end of this legion cone impactor handle is broken/chipped.No case involved therefore no patient impact.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, intended for use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection confirms the device is damaged on the tip.The device shows signs of extreme wear and tear.The manufacture date is 2017.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.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.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.
 
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Brand Name
LGN CONE IMPACTOR HANDLE
Common Device Name
PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key11642775
Report Number1020279-2021-02808
Device Sequence Number16933274
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00885556537152
UDI-Public00885556537152
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateGA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K162775
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) 05/04/2021
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? No
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model Number71442011
Device Catalogue Number71442011
Device Lot Number17CSC0008
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer03/18/2021
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 03/15/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer04/14/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/09/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date05/04/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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