MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ANTHOLOGY SO TR NECK SZ 7-12; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED

Model Number 71365707

Device Problems Material Fragmentation (1261); Defective Device (2588)

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

Event Date 06/15/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that, after a tka surgery, the magnets of three (3) anthology so tr neck sz 1-6, three (3) anthology so tr neck sz 7-12, three (3) anthology ho tr neck sz 1-6 and three (3) anthology ho tr neck sz 7-12 are breaking down and not holding.The procedure was successfully completed without delay using the same device.Patient was not harmed.

Manufacturer Narrative

G4: add 510k code.G3, h2, h3, and h6: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.A complaint history review found related failures for the listed device; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.At this time, we have no 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.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or 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.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: ANTHOLOGY SO TR NECK SZ 7-12
• 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: 12082341
• MDR Text Key: 258870776
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-05502
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010559845
• UDI-Public: 03596010559845
• 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: 08/12/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/29/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71365707
• Device Catalogue Number: 71365707
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/11/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1