MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII SPC PRI SPACER BLOCK; PROSTHE, KNEE, PATE/FEM, SEMI-CONS, UNCE, PORO, COATED, POLY/METAL/POLY

Model Number	71441265
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	11/11/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the plastic locking ring on the device broke during surgery.No delay reported.No patient injuries reported.No s&n backup was required.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, used in treatment was not returned for evaluation, reporting event could not be confirmed.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.The device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries and cleaning cycles.As plastics are vulnerable and crack may have initiated during use and possible causes could be due to the heating and cooling associated with autoclaving or prolonged use.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the actual product involved and/or device information, our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, this complaint can be re-opened.No further actions are being taken at this time.

• Brand Name: GII SPC PRI SPACER BLOCK
• Common Device Name: PROSTHE, KNEE, PATE/FEM, SEMI-CONS, UNCE, PORO, COATED, POLY/METAL/POLY
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks road; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 9440303
• Report Number: 1020279-2019-04334
• Device Sequence Number: 11186460
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556034354
• UDI-Public: 00885556034354
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K121393
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• 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): 03/17/2020

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: No Information
• Device Model Number: 71441265
• Device Catalogue Number: 71441265
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/11/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/11/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/09/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/17/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1