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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII OVAL RESURF PAT TRIAL 32MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII OVAL RESURF PAT TRIAL 32MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL Back to Search Results
Model Number 71430432
Medical Device Problem Codes Break (1069); Scratched Material (3020)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 07/01/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, three (3) patella trials gii oval resurf pat trial 35mm, gii oval resurf pat trial 29mm and gii oval resurf pat trial 32mm, have deep scratches and small chunks missing.As this was noticed upon field inspection, there was not patient involvement.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6: the device, intended for use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection confirms deep gouges/burrs and scratches.The instrument exhibits significant amount of use and wear.A review of the device history records for the listed batch did not reveal any deviation from the standard manufacturing processes.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the complaint history for the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed failure mode with the same batch number.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 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 OVAL RESURF PAT TRIAL 32MM
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key12164317
Report Number1020279-2021-05928
Device Sequence Number17208347
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier03596010484925
UDI-Public03596010484925
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateNV
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K150241
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 07/28/2021
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 Number71430432
Device Catalogue Number71430432
Device Lot Number15KM01280
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer07/12/2021
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 07/01/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer07/27/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date07/13/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date07/28/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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