MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TRIAL 12/14 FEM HEAD 36MM -3; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number	71353603
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/05/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, upon loaner return inspection, a trial 12/14 fem head 36mm -3 was found to be broken apart due to impaction.As this was noticed upon inspection, there was no patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned trial 12/14 fem head 36mm -3 confirms it is broken apart on the top of the device.The broken pieces were returned with the device.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.The device shows signs of extensive use.At this time, we do not have 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.

• Brand Name: TRIAL 12/14 FEM HEAD 36MM -3
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 12343297
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-06483
• Device Sequence Number: 3593747
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010479693
• UDI-Public: 03596010479693
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K121393
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• 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): 09/02/2021

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 Number: 71353603
• Device Catalogue Number: 71353603
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/27/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/05/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/02/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/19/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/02/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1