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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. VIS ADPT GUIDE KIT JII; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Catalog Number |
V0100112 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Product Quality Problem (1506)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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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).H3, h6: this complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a product problem associated with a smith+nephew device.The reported problem relates to known inherent device and/or procedural risks that are appropriately documented in our risk files.Smith+nephew will continue to monitor trends in accordance with our post-market surveillance process and take necessary action as required if anticipated severity and/or occurrence rates are exceeded.Smith+nephew has no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on our review of all currently available information, we are unable to identify a definitive root cause.However, as the use of our product cannot be excluded as a potential cause or contributory factor to the reported issue, we are conservatively submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional investigative findings or information becomes available that alter the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during a tka surgery, it was noticed that in a vis adpt guide kit jii, the femur component turned out to be a solid size 4 via the sizer, no notch; but the tibia was a size 5.The original sizes planned for the femoral and tibial components was a size 6.Other than the sizing, the blocks were a good fit.It is unknown if there was any delay.No injuries were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11: this event was re-evaluated for mdr reporting.The information states that the femur component turned out to be a solid size 4 and the tibia was a size 5.The original sizes planned for the femoral and tibial components was a size 6, no additional or unplanned cuts were made, therefore, event may result in a short procedural delay and/or require use of a backup device to continue procedure.This event is not likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury and is considered not reportable pursuant to applicable regulations.If additional details confirm the occurrence of a reportable event, we will update our records accordingly and submit a subsequent report detailing both the event and our completed investigations.H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.A review made by the quality engineering team revealed that no root cause could be found for the complaint.Alignment engineer followed surgeon sizing preferences.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 previous 12 months 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.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include surgical technique used or user/procedural variance.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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