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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII MI IN SLT 3 MO TI CU BL RT; PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII MI IN SLT 3 MO TI CU BL RT; PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 71441137
Medical Device Problem Code Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size (1583)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event 04/30/2019
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during surgery the blocks were not cutting evenly.No delay was reported and the procedure finished freehanded.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The cutting slot was very worn in the middle, rendering the device inoperable.The device was manufactured in 2010 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.We consider this investigation closed.
 
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Brand Name
GII MI IN SLT 3 MO TI CU BL RT
Common Device Name
PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks road
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key8628574
Report Number1020279-2019-02010
Device Sequence Number19358660
Product Code MBH
UDI-Device Identifier03596010484093
UDI-Public03596010484093
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StatePA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K121393
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative,health
Initial Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 06/03/2019
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 Number71441137
Device Lot Number10JM18472
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer05/15/2019
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 04/30/2019
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer04/30/2019
Initial Report FDA Received Date05/21/2019
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/03/2019
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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