MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JII CR INSERT TRIAL SZ 5-6 9MM LEFT; TEMPLATE

Catalog Number	74033855
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/25/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a tka, the jii cr insert trial sz 5-6 9mm left broke in half.All four pieces were recovered from the patient with an unknown method.There was no delay and the procedure was finished using a smith & nephew back up.Patient was not harmed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H2: additional information ¿b5, h6¿.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a tka, the jii cr insert trial sz 5-6 9mm left broke in half.All four pieces were recovered from the patient by hand, since they were relatively large.There was no delay and the procedure was finished using a smith & nephew back up.Patient was not harmed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection revealed that the device broke into two pieces.Both pieces were 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 for the part number over the past 12 months and for the batch number based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed 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 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: JII CR INSERT TRIAL SZ 5-6 9MM LEFT
• Common Device Name: TEMPLATE
• 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: 19772005
• Report Number: 1020279-2024-01401
• Device Sequence Number: 8068615
• Product Code: HWT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556777169
• UDI-Public: 885556777169
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/14/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 74033855
• Device Lot Number: 22HB01345
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/11/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/26/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/17/2024; 08/13/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/18/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/23/2024; 08/14/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/24/2022
• 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