MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG MI TRIAL FEM HEAD 36 +4; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number 75100857

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 12/03/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during an efip inspection the inner clip of the trial femoral head 36 m/+4 was found broken.No procedure-related.Therefore, no injuries or surgical delays were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

G3/g4: pma/510(k)number h3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device is fractured, and the fractured pieces was not returned, rendering the device inoperable.The device shows signs of extensive use.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.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, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should additional information be received, the complaints will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for these complaints; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.(b)(4).D1, d2: brand name, product code and common device name.D4: catalog number.

• Brand Name: MI TRIAL FEM HEAD 36 +4
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG; schachenallee 29; aarau CH-50 00; SZ CH-5000
• MDR Report Key: 11085362
• MDR Text Key: 224057003
• Report Number: 9613369-2020-00275
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611996121902
• UDI-Public: 07611996121902
• 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,user f
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/10/2021

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 75100857
• Device Catalogue Number: 71369722
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/03/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/28/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/08/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/10/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1