MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. REF THREADED HOLE COVER; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS

Model Number 71336500

Device Problem Inaccurate Information (4051)

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

Event Date 05/19/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that, during a thr surgery, it was found that the labelling of the box of a ref threaded hole cover did not match the labelling of the device that came inside.The reference number on the box was (b)(4) which corresponds to a ref threaded hole cover, but the reference of the device that came inside the box was (b)(4) which corresponds to a r3 screw hole cover.The procedure was completed, without delay, using a back up ref threaded hole cover.Patient was not harmed.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device did not confirm the stated failure mode.The devices packaging was found to still be sealed.A review of complaint history revealed similar events for the listed device over the previous 12 months, but no similar events for the batch based on the historical data, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.At this time, we do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.Assessment of historical escalated cases concluded that there are no prior actions related to this device and failure mode.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.A review by our quality engineering team was performed and concluded the device is conforming with our product specifications, therefore, no probable cause is deemed necessary for this event.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 future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.Internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: REF THREADED HOLE COVER
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS
• 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: 14640191
• MDR Text Key: 293643277
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-02818
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010197634
• UDI-Public: 03596010197634
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SP
• PMA/PMN Number: K070756
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/14/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/08/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71336500
• Device Catalogue Number: 71336500
• Device Lot Number: 22BM17577
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/11/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/22/2022
• 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
• Treatment: R3 SCREW HOLE COVER.