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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ORTHOMATCH CR IMPLANT IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Model Number |
71436399 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/31/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during total knee arthroplasty, the modular connector and the body of an orthomatch cruciate retaining implant impactor fractured.It is unknown if pieces fell into the patient.Surgery was resumed, without delay, with a smith & nephew back-up device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during total knee arthroplasty, the modular connector and the body of an orthomatch cruciate retaining implant impactor fractured.None of the broken pieces fell into the patient; they fell to the operating field.Surgery was resumed, without delay, with a smith & nephew back-up device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned for evaluation but the pictures were reviewed, and revealed that the device was fractured in the modular cr femoral impactor body.A review of the production order 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 potential factors that could contribute to 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 is fractured and a back-up was required.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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