MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. MI TRIAL FEM HEAD 36 +4; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number	71369722
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	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a thr, a mi trial fem head 36 +4 was observed to have one of the four locking tabs broken.Tabs are used to secure the trial head to the reunion of the stem or the trial neck.Instrument outside the patient.The procedure was able to be completed with the same device.Surgery was not delayed.Patient was not harmed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device, intended for use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Per the photo attached the failure was confirmed.The tab is broken, rendering the device inoperable.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.So the reported event could not be confirmed.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.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.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the actual product involved and/or device information, our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, this complaint can be re-opened.No further investigation warranted for these complaints; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: MI TRIAL FEM HEAD 36 +4
• 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: 11817248
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-04191
• Device Sequence Number: 3747428
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010559937
• UDI-Public: 03596010559937
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AZ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K121393
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: health professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/09/2021

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: 71369722
• Device Catalogue Number: 71369722
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/22/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/08/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/13/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/09/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1