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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. UNIV ISRT SPACER SZ1-2 18M; PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. UNIV ISRT SPACER SZ1-2 18M; PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY Back to Search Results
Model Number 74033616
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 03/23/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during inspection in warehouse the devices were found defectives.The tibial spacer block standar was noticed with an unspecific failure mode (case: (b)(4)).The journey femoral implant impactor bumper right (case: (b)(4)) was noticed broken.The journey ii bcs articular insert trial size 1-2 12 mm left (case: (b)(4)), universal insert spacer size 1-2 18 mm (case: (b)(4)), journey uni tibia trial insert size 3-4/ 8 mm (case: (b)(4)), universal insert spacer size 1-2 13 mm (case: (b)(4)) and journey uni tibia trial insert size 3-4/ 9 mm (case: (b)(4)) were noticed crack.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device, intended for use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A complaint history review found related failures for the listed batch; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.At this time, we have no 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.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or 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
UNIV ISRT SPACER SZ1-2 18M
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 Key11683541
Report Number1020279-2021-03109
Device Sequence Number3097012
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier03596010672001
UDI-Public03596010672001
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryJA
PMA/510(K) Number
K111711
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) 08/05/2021
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 Number74033616
Device Catalogue Number74033616
Device Lot Number18GB00684
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 03/23/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer08/05/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/18/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date08/05/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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