MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. UNIV ISRT SPACER SZ 7-8 15MM; PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY

Catalog Number	74033675
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	01/29/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during surgery the instrument broke while trialing.Unknown if there was a delay or a backup device.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.A small piece of the outer flange fractured off of the device and was not retuned.The device also had some damage just above the fracture site.The device was manufactured in 2013 and exhibits signs of extensive wear/usage.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during surgery the instrument broke while trialing.No delay was reported and a backup device was available.No pieces fell inside the patient.

• Brand Name: UNIV ISRT SPACER SZ 7-8 15MM
• Common Device Name: PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks road; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 8362236
• Report Number: 1020279-2019-00750
• Device Sequence Number: 13957642
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010671837
• UDI-Public: 03596010671837
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K111711
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: consumer,health professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/07/2019

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: 74033675
• Device Lot Number: 13DAP9389
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/15/2019
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/29/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/29/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/22/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/07/2019
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1