MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII FEM LUG PUNCH; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number	71440183
Medical Device Problem Code	Naturally Worn (2988)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/21/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the gii fem lug punch had the ends of punch badly worn and punch mechanism stiff.It is unknown if the event happened during a surgical procedure, if there was a surgical delay, backup device available or patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection was performed and confirmed the gii fem lug punch has a broken push connector/coupler and damage tip.Burrs and gouges indicate signs of excessive wear.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.

• Brand Name: GII FEM LUG PUNCH
• 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: 11816861
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-04143
• Device Sequence Number: 3149115
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010329868
• UDI-Public: 03596010329868
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K121393
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/05/2021

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 Number: 71440183
• Device Catalogue Number: 71440183
• Device Lot Number: 10JM15931
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/26/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/22/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/07/2021; 06/07/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/13/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/08/2021; 07/05/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1