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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII UNIV PS FEMORAL IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII UNIV PS FEMORAL IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL Back to Search Results
Model Number 71440895
Medical Device Problem Codes Break (1069); Naturally Worn (2988)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 04/27/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that after a tka, the gii univ ps femoral impactor was found to be worn.No patient injury or other complications were reported.After visual inspection of the reported device it was determined that the tip is cracked and broken, rendering it inoperable.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned, and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device has scratches and the tip is cracked, rendering it inoperable.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 have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.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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Brand Name
GII UNIV PS FEMORAL IMPACTOR
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key12058314
Report Number1020279-2021-05423
Device Sequence Number4752238
Product Code JDG
UDI-Device Identifier03596010592767
UDI-Public03596010592767
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUK
PMA/510(K) Number
K123598
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source foreign,health professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 06/30/2021
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 Number71440895
Device Catalogue Number71440895
Device Lot Number07KM22643
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer05/28/2021
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 06/10/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer06/30/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/24/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/30/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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