MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. G2 CON ARTI TR SZ5-6 9MM; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	71430537
Medical Device Problem Codes	Crack (1135); Scratched Material (3020)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/24/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that 4 constrained insert trials, 4 articular insert spacer trials, 4 posterior stabilized high flexion inset trials and 3 posterior stabilizing articular trials from genesis ii system are being returned for replacement because they're covered in scratches, chips and cracks.No case related.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, intended for use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device was found to have scratches, chips, and cracks on it, rendering the device inoperable.The device shows signs of extensive use.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal any manufacturing or material abnormalities 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.The device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries and cleaning cycles.As plastics are vulnerable and crack may have initiated during use and possible causes could be due to the heating and cooling associated with autoclaving or prolonged use.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.

• Brand Name: G2 CON ARTI TR SZ5-6 9MM
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11967491
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-05077
• Device Sequence Number: 17246910
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010290199
• UDI-Public: 3596010290199
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/22/2021

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 Catalogue Number: 71430537
• Device Lot Number: 01KM14547
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/04/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/25/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/18/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/09/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/22/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1