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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LEGION HINGE TIBIAL STABILIZING TOOL; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LEGION HINGE TIBIAL STABILIZING TOOL; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER Back to Search Results
Model Number 71434465
Medical Device Problem Code Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 08/10/2022
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a tka surgery, a legion hinge tibial stabilizing tool´s little tip broke off while using to torque the implant.Hcp was using the device in the correct way.The procedure was able to be completed with the same device.Surgery was not delayed.Patient was not harmed.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirms a piece of the tip broke off.The broken piece was not returned with the device.The device shows significant signs of wear and use.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 manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.At this time, we do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.Assessment of historical escalated cases concluded that there are no prior actions related to this device and failure mode.As the device broke and it can no longer fit its purpose, the contribution of the device to the reported event could be corroborated.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are 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 future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
 
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Brand Name
LEGION HINGE TIBIAL STABILIZING TOOL
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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 Key15345897
Report Number1020279-2022-03911
Device Sequence Number20093214
Product Code HRY
UDI-Device Identifier00885556033098
UDI-Public00885556033098
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateNJ
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K121393
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional,User Facility
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 09/28/2022
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 Number71434465
Device Catalogue Number71434465
Device Lot Number13HEM0002
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 08/11/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer09/27/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/02/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date09/29/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured08/22/2013
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 Reuse
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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