MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. REAMER HANDLE; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL

Model Number 71362279

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problems No Patient Involvement (2645); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 09/08/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the handle wont hold reamers properly.Fault in device was noticed during set up or inspection, therefore, no patient was involved.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device, intended for use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, the product analysis and the reported event could not be confirmed at this time.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 complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed failure mode with the same batch number.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.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: REAMER HANDLE
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10624724
• MDR Text Key: 209752506
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-05148
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010456519
• UDI-Public: 03596010456519
• 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,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/31/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/04/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71362279
• Device Catalogue Number: 71362279
• Device Lot Number: 15MM02091
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/28/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1