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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ORTHOMATCH MOD FEM TRIAL IMPACTOR; PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ORTHOMATCH MOD FEM TRIAL IMPACTOR; PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY Back to Search Results
Model Number 71442161
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 04/22/2021
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during surgery, the orthomatch mod fem trial impactor broke partially inside the patient.There was no surgical delay and the procedure was finished with the same device.No patient was harmed.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device is chipped and broken in multiple areas, rendering the device inoperative.The device shows signs of extensive use.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.At this time, we do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are 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 future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
 
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Brand Name
ORTHOMATCH MOD FEM TRIAL IMPACTOR
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 Key11817093
Report Number1020279-2021-04182
Device Sequence Number3746802
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00885556583791
UDI-Public00885556583791
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryRS
PMA/510(K) Number
K142807
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) 10/19/2021
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 Number71442161
Device Catalogue Number71442161
Device Lot Number17LBG0085
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer07/07/2021
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 04/22/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer10/19/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date05/13/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date10/19/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Hospitalization; Other; Required Intervention;
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