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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII TIBIAL BASE IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
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| Catalog Number |
71440192 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Fracture (1260); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/10/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during a tka surgery, one (1) gii tibial base impactors were broken.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using a s+n back-up device.No injury was reported as a consequence of this issue.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: h3, h6 (medical device problem code, component code, type of investigation, investigation findings, investigation conclusions) and h10 (roi).H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection revealed that the pin long is missing and the tibial impactor base is no longer in the intended position.The tibial tray impactor bumper is damaged with some material fractured away and several scratches and scrapes.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 plastic 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 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.D9, h6 (health effect - impact code).
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