MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. PREP IM ENCHANCE TOTAL HIP KIT; CEMENT OBTURATOR

Model Number 121010

Device Problems Crack (1135); Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421)

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

Event Date 04/13/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that, the packaging of many units of prep im enchance total hip kit were found to be cracked, contaminating the inner contents.As this was noticed upon inspection, there was no patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection revealed a crack in the packaging.A review made by the packaging project engineering concluded that the part had the new carton design and the testing did not show any damage that was shown on the complaint.Handling damage may have occurred.Complaints trends will continue to be monitored.A review of the production order did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history for the part number over the past 12 months and for the batch number based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.According to material specification, the requirements of preformed lid stock consisting of heat sealed coated plastic package, to produce a sterile barrier packaging assembly for the packaging of sterile medical products shall be controlled.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include damage during shipping or mishandling.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.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: PREP IM ENCHANCE TOTAL HIP KIT
• Type of Device: CEMENT OBTURATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 16883113
• MDR Text Key: 314722279
• Report Number: 1020279-2023-00998
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LZN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010457127
• UDI-Public: 03596010457127
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K791125
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/17/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/06/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 121010
• Device Catalogue Number: 121010
• Device Lot Number: 22JSM0650
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/04/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/13/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/30/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1