MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG POLARCUP IMPACTOR PART FOR HANDLE; PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, FEMORAL, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR UNCEMENTED

Model Number 75023346

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

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

Event Date 05/30/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Complaint reference number: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during a thr, the polarcup impactor part for handle was chipped.Surgery was performed, without any delay, with the same device.No patient complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: it was reported that during a total hip replacement, the polarcup impactor part for handle was chipped.No patient complications were reported.The device used in treatment was not returned for investigation.A product evaluation was not possible.A review of the production documentation did not detect any deviation that could have contributed to the reported failure mode.The performed complaint history review for the complaint device revealed no previous complaints for the same batch, and 7 additional similar complaints for the same product number over the past 12 months with similar failure mode.Due to insufficient information it is not possible to perform a review of past corrective actions.A review of the risk management documentation verifies the failure mode, occurrence and severity of the reported issue.The performed investigation does not lead to an accurately determined cause.There is no indication that the reported devices failed to meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.Due to insufficient information, it is not possible to speculate about factors which could have contributed to the reported event.According to document "processing (cleaning, disinfection and sterilization) of instruments from smith & nephew orthopaedics ag" (lit.(b)(4) , all devices must be inspected and controlled for proper functioning after cleaning/disinfection.There is no need for further actions because of the limited information provided.Nevertheless, smith + nephew will continue to monitor this device for similar issues.This complaint will be reopened should additional information or the device be received.

• Brand Name: POLARCUP IMPACTOR PART FOR HANDLE
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, FEMORAL, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR UNCEMENTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG; schachenallee 29; aarau TN CH-50 00; SZ CH-5000
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG; schachenallee 29; aarau TN CH-50 00; SZ CH-5000
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 17138319
• MDR Text Key: 317682651
• Report Number: 9613369-2023-00162
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611996112351
• UDI-Public: 07611996112351
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K110135
• 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: 07/13/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/15/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 75023346
• Device Catalogue Number: 75023346
• Device Lot Number: D73978
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/10/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/10/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1