MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. REF CUP POSITIONER/IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED

Model Number 71362299

Device Problem Material Deformation (2976)

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

Event Date 03/17/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that, the threads of a r3 cup impactor seem to have warped on the cup inserter.Procedure was completed with a shell trial handle.There was no delay or further complications reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.So the reported event could not be confirmed.A review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch with the same failure mode.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.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.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.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: REF CUP POSITIONER/IMPACTOR
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11648464
• MDR Text Key: 244866214
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-02926
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010443236
• UDI-Public: 03596010443236
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K123598
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/20/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71362299
• Device Catalogue Number: 71362299
• Device Lot Number: 11JM15970
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/17/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/12/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/19/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/20/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Other; Required Intervention