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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ORTHOMATCH MOD FEM TRIAL IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ORTHOMATCH MOD FEM TRIAL IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL Back to Search Results
Model Number 71442161
Medical Device Problem Code Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 04/14/2023
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a tka, the body of a orthomatch mod fem trial impactor broke when impacting the femoral trial.No pieces fell into the patient.Surgery was resumed, without any delay, with a smith and nephew back-up device.No injury was reported as a consequence of this issue.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Section h3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation.However, the photographs were reviewed, and revealed that the device broke.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 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 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 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 MOD FEM TRIAL IMPACTOR
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/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 Key16924568
Report Number1020279-2023-01022
Device Sequence Number6920774
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00885556583791
UDI-Public00885556583791
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryBR
PMA/510(K) Number
K142807
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 05/31/2023
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 Number71442161
Device Catalogue Number71442161
Device Lot Number16GBG0054
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 04/18/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer05/30/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date05/12/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date05/31/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured08/07/2017
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 Number1
Patient Age63 YR
Patient SexFemale
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