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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ORTHOMATCH MOD FEM TRIAL IMPACTOR; PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY

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Model Number 71442161
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event 04/03/2020
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the impactor broke down during surgery.The device broke outside the patient and no pieces fell inside the surgical incision.No delay reported.No patient injuries reported.An s and n backup was available.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, used treatment was not returned for evaluation, reporting event could not be confirmed.A visual inspection of the attached photo confirms that the impactor body has fractured.This failure mode has been previously identified.A design change has been implemented to reduce/eliminate this failure mode from recurrence.This device was manufactured prior to these corrective actions.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the device history records for the listed batch did not reveal any deviation from the standard manufacturing processes.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely probable causes of the reported event.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, corrective and preventive action is indicated to mitigate future recurrence of similar events.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.
 
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Brand Name
ORTHOMATCH MOD FEM TRIAL IMPACTOR
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 Key9935271
Report Number1020279-2020-01212
Device Sequence Number755233
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00885556583791
UDI-Public00885556583791
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryRS
PMA/510(K) Number
K142807
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative,foreig
Initial Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 12/17/2020
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 Health Professional
Device Model Number71442161
Device Catalogue Number71442161
Device Lot Number16FBG0033
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer10/11/2020
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 04/03/2020
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer06/24/2020
12/15/2020
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/08/2020
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/26/2020
12/17/2020
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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