LEGION 4 IN 1 BLOCK SIZE 6 WIDE
Report
- Report Number
- 1020279-2021-01109
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- February 10, 2021
- Date of Event
- January 19, 2021
- Report Date
- April 14, 2021
- Manufacturer
- SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
- Product Code
- HRY
- UDI-DI
- 00885556772225
- PMA / PMN Number
- K121393
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- TX, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
THE ASSOCIATED DEVICE, USED IN TREATMENT, WAS RETURNED AND EVALUATED. A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE RETURNED DEVICE CONFIRMS THE STATED FAILURE MODE. THE DEVICE HAS AN ALIGNMENT PIN AT THE BACK SIDE THAT IS BROKE OFF, RENDERING THE DEVICE INOPERABLE. THE DEVICE WAS MANUFACTURED IN 2019 AND SHOWS SIGNS OF EXTENSIVE USE. 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 DO NOT HAVE REASON TO SUSPECT THAT THE PRODUCT FAILED TO MEET ANY PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AT THE TIME OF MANUFACTURE. THIS DEVICE IS A REUSABLE INSTRUMENT THAT CAN BE EXPOSED TO NUMEROUS SURGERIES. 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. 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. CASE-2021-00037981-1
(B)(4).
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PEG OF A CUSTOM GEN 2 SZ 6 CUTBLOCK BROKE OFF. IT IS UNKNOWN WHETHER THE EVENT HAPPENED DURING SURGERY AND IF THERE WAS A PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 206006 | LEGION 4 IN 1 BLOCK SIZE 6 WIDE | PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER | HRY | SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. | 19MM09898 | 00885556772225 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |