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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN REV TIB TRL SZ 6 RT; PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN REV TIB TRL SZ 6 RT; PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY Back to Search Results
Model Number 71454016
Medical Device Problem Code Incomplete or Inadequate Connection (4037)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 03/16/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during set up instrument inspection, prior to tka surgery, it was noticed that the spring of the legion rev tib trial size 6 right did not allow coupler trial to function correctly.The procedure was completed using a smith and nephew back up device, without surgical delay and no injury to the patient.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The internal spring of the returned device is damaged rendering the device inoperable.The device was manufactured in 2011 and shows signs of extensive use.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed item.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.At this time, we do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.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 is 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 REV TIB TRL SZ 6 RT
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 Key11646902
Report Number1020279-2021-02864
Device Sequence Number14302095
Product Code MBH
UDI-Device Identifier03596010546562
UDI-Public03596010546562
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateNC
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 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 Number71454016
Device Catalogue Number71454016
Device Lot Number11JM11601
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer04/06/2021
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 03/16/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer04/09/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/11/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date04/29/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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