MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. R3 OFFSET IMPACTOR TIP; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEME, MET/POLY

Model Number 71363077

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 09/09/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during e fip inspection the r3 offset impactor tip broke in half.No case involved.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, intended for use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.The visual inspection of the returned impactor tip confirms the device fractured into two pieces.Only one piece was returned for evaluation.This device exhibits signs of significant use and wear.There is no lot number provided for this device.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.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.

• Brand Name: R3 OFFSET IMPACTOR TIP
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEME, MET/POLY
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10631696
• MDR Text Key: 209946129
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-05162
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010599391
• UDI-Public: 03596010599391
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K121393
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/10/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/05/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71363077
• Device Catalogue Number: 71363077
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/29/2020
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/05/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1