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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LEGION AP BLOCK W/CRUCIATE SPIKES - SZ 6; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Catalog Number |
E0016783-1 |
| 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 |
02/26/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during tka surgery, the spike broke off one (1) legion ap block w/cruciate spikes - sz 6 when it was removed from the bone.The cuts had already been made.The spike was retrieved in its entirety and will be returned with the block on this complaint.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using the same device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during tka surgery, the spike broke off one (1) legion ap block w/cruciate spikes - sz 6 when it was removed from the bone.The cuts had already been made.The spike was retrieved in its entirety.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using the same device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.A review of the production order did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.No complaint history review was performed for this part as this is a custom-made device.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 evidence to conclude 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.Corrected data: b5, g2.
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