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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. UNIV ISRT SPACER SZ5-6 13M; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. UNIV ISRT SPACER SZ5-6 13M; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL Back to Search Results
Model Number 74033654
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 07/20/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during, a set up and inspection a univ isrt spacer sz5-6 13m was broken.As this was noticed upon inspection, there was not patient involvement.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6: the device, intended for use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection confirmed the stated failure.The device fractured into two pieces.Both pieces were returned for evaluation.The instrument shows signs of significant wear/usage.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Expected wear/tear is likely the probable cause 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.Should additional information be received, the complaints will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for these complaints; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
 
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Brand Name
UNIV ISRT SPACER SZ5-6 13M
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 Key12291748
Report Number1020279-2021-06214
Device Sequence Number17118738
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier03596010671875
UDI-Public03596010671875
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateTX
Initial Reporter CountryUS
Number of Events Summarized1
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) 08/16/2021
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 Number74033654
Device Catalogue Number74033654
Device Lot Number13HAP7607
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer08/02/2021
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 07/21/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer08/16/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date08/06/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date08/16/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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