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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. MI TRIAL FEM HEAD 36 -3; PROSTHESIS,KNEE,FEMOROTIBIAL,SEMICONSTRAINED,CEMENTED,METALPOLYMER

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. MI TRIAL FEM HEAD 36 -3; PROSTHESIS,KNEE,FEMOROTIBIAL,SEMICONSTRAINED,CEMENTED,METALPOLYMER Back to Search Results
Model Number 71369720
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 04/19/2022
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that one mi trial fem head 36 -3, one mi trial fem head 36 +0 and one mi trial fem head 32 +0 have inner flanges that have broken away preventing the trial head from seating on the femoral trial/stem.Surgical reprocessing has discarded.No case involved.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6: the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be 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 not be corroborated.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.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.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that one mi trial fem head 36 -3 have inner flanges that have broken away preventing the trial head from seating on the femoral trial/stem.Surgical reprocessing has discarded.No case involved.
 
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Brand Name
MI TRIAL FEM HEAD 36 -3
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS,KNEE,FEMOROTIBIAL,SEMICONSTRAINED,CEMENTED,METALPOLYMER
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 Key14379612
Report Number1020279-2022-02353
Device Sequence Number4820920
Product Code HRY
UDI-Device Identifier03596010559913
UDI-Public03596010559913
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryCA
PMA/510(K) Number
K121393
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 06/02/2022
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 Number71369720
Device Catalogue Number71369720
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 04/19/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer06/01/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date05/12/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/02/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) No
Usage of Device Reuse
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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