MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII FEMORAL IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL

Model Number	71440190
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/03/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a tka surgery, one (1) gii femoral impactor broke during final impaction.Back-up device was available but not required.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using the same device.No injury was reported as consequence of this problem.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6.The associated device was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection revealed a large piece of the bumper broke off.The broken piece was returned.The device shows signs of significant wear and use.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 a similar event 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 this event was previously identified and addressed; a stress relief process was established for acetal bumpers, samples were tested in order to include the stress relief operation in the manufacturing flow and to include the inspection of stress relief temperature chart to determine compliance.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any 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.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 for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: GII FEMORAL IMPACTOR
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
• 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: 16857716
• Report Number: 1020279-2023-00958
• Device Sequence Number: 18281827
• Product Code: JDG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010214379
• UDI-Public: 03596010214379
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123598
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/02/2023

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: 71440190
• Device Catalogue Number: 71440190
• Device Lot Number: 07CM01599
• 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: 04/13/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/30/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/02/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/02/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/02/2007
• 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: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown