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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ORTHOMATCH CR IMPLANT IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED,

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ORTHOMATCH CR IMPLANT IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, Back to Search Results
Model Number 71436399
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 03/22/2022
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during thr, while impacting the femoral trial, the orthomatch cr implant impactor broke while inside the patient.A change in surgical technique was needed.A delay greater than 30 mins was reported.No injury to patient reported.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation but the pictures were reviewed, and the failure mode was confirmed.A review of complaint history of the previous 12 months revealed similar events for the listed device, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.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.The contribution of the device to the reported event could be corroborated as the device shows signs of damage/wear.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should the device or 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
ORTHOMATCH CR IMPLANT IMPACTOR
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED,
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 Key14140899
Report Number1020279-2022-01845
Device Sequence Number4293410
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00885556622087
UDI-Public00885556622087
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateAR
Initial Reporter CountryTC
PMA/510(K) Number
K170648
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 05/12/2022
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model Number71436399
Device Catalogue Number71436399
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 03/23/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer05/11/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/19/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date05/12/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
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 Unknown
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Hospitalization; Other;
Patient SexUnknown
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