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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ORTHOMATCH TIB-INSERT IMPLANT IMPACTOR; PROSTHSISKNEE,PATELOFEMOROTIBIAL,SMICONSTRAIND,CMNTD,POLYMERMETALPOLYMER

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ORTHOMATCH TIB-INSERT IMPLANT IMPACTOR; PROSTHSISKNEE,PATELOFEMOROTIBIAL,SMICONSTRAIND,CMNTD,POLYMERMETALPOLYMER Back to Search Results
Model Number 71442171
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 04/18/2022
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a tka surgery, a orthomatch tib-insert implant impactor was found broken.Surgery was finished without any delay, with the same device.No broken pieces fell inside the patient.No harm to the patient or further complications reported.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history based on the historical data revealed similar events for the listed batch, 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.
 
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Brand Name
ORTHOMATCH TIB-INSERT IMPLANT IMPACTOR
Common Device Name
PROSTHSISKNEE,PATELOFEMOROTIBIAL,SMICONSTRAIND,CMNTD,POLYMERMETALPOLYMER
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 Key14403107
Report Number1020279-2022-02368
Device Sequence Number5474414
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00885556497104
UDI-Public00885556497104
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryTS
PMA/510(K) Number
K142807
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 06/03/2022
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 Number71442171
Device Catalogue Number71442171
Device Lot Number15MBG0001
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
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 Date05/14/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/03/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured06/20/2016
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) No
Usage of Device Reuse
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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