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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII PATELLAR REAMER SHAFT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED,
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| Model Number |
71440324 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
05/25/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal reference: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during a tka surgery, a piece of the gii patellar reamer shaft broke while reaming the box of the femur.The procedure was completed, without delay, using a s+n back-up device.Patient was not harmed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The shaft of the device is broken, rendering the device inoperative.The device shows signs of extensive use.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints and assessed for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.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 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.
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