MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GENESIS CALIPER; PROST, KNEE, FEMTIB, SEMI-CNSTRND, CMNTD, M/POLY

Model Number	114943
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/31/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during total knee arthroplasty, the thumbscrew on a genesis caliper broke off and fell on floor.No 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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Initial mdr.Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirms the thumbscrew broke off the device.The thumbscrew was not returned with the device.The device exhibits signs of significant wear and use.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.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 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 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.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.

• Brand Name: GENESIS CALIPER
• Common Device Name: PROST, KNEE, FEMTIB, SEMI-CNSTRND, CMNTD, M/POLY
• 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 Key: 15864109
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-04807
• Device Sequence Number: 5982707
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010051219
• UDI-Public: 03596010051219
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: SC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K121393
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/15/2022

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 Number: 114943
• Device Catalogue Number: 114943
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/31/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/14/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/25/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/15/2022
• 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: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown