MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII CR DEEP FLX ISR TR S5-6 11; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number	71430447
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Material Deformation (2976); Naturally Worn (2988)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/08/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a genesis ii cruciate retaining deep flexion insert trial size 5-6 9mm (case: (b)(4)), a genesis ii cruciate retaining deep flexion insert trial size 5-6 11m (case: (b)(4)) and a genesis ii cruciate retaining deep flexion insert trial size7-8 11m (case: (b)(4)) need replacing due to wear and tear, plastic burs, gouges, cracked ends, among others.As this was noticed upon field inspection, there was not patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, intended for use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.The visual inspection confirms the device has multiple burrs, deep gouges, scratches and there are cracks in the plastic.This device shows significant signs of wear/usage.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.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.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 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.

• Brand Name: GII CR DEEP FLX ISR TR S5-6 11
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 12874407
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-08380
• Device Sequence Number: 17270446
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010512567
• UDI-Public: 03596010512567
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 11/25/2021

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: 71430447
• Device Catalogue Number: 71430447
• Device Lot Number: 08JM00543
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/17/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/08/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/25/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/02/2008
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown