MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII PATELLAR REAMER SHAFT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number	71440324
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/10/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: case: (b)(4).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 threads on device is chipped causing it to fail inspection, rendering it inoperable.The device was manufactured in 2009 and shows signs of extensive use.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported, that during inspection the threads on gii patellar reamer shaf is chipped causing it to fail inspectio.Incident occurred before the procedure; therefore, there was no patient involvement.

• Brand Name: GII PATELLAR REAMER SHAFT
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11667926
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-02984
• Device Sequence Number: 14235050
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010214997
• UDI-Public: 03596010214997
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K121393
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,user f
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/14/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71440324
• Device Catalogue Number: 71440324
• Device Lot Number: 09MM13650
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/25/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/02/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/14/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1