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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN CONE IMPACTOR HANDLE; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LGN CONE IMPACTOR HANDLE; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL Back to Search Results
Model Number 71442011
Medical Device Problem Code Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 05/01/2023
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a tka, one (1) lgn cone impactor handle broke off while impacting broach in the alignment collar section.No pieces fell into patient.The procedure was resumed, after a non-significant delay, with a s+n back-up device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complaint reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device reveals the gold piece on the legion cone handle alignment collar 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 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 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.
 
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Brand Name
LGN CONE IMPACTOR HANDLE
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 Key16976990
Report Number1020279-2023-01098
Device Sequence Number19468671
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00885556537152
UDI-Public00885556537152
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateMO
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K162775
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (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) 06/14/2023
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 Number71442011
Device Catalogue Number71442011
Device Lot Number18ESC0045
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer05/18/2023
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 05/01/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer06/13/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date05/22/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/14/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured07/11/2018
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 SexUnknown
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