MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS LTD BHR DYSPLASIA DRILL 3.2MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/METAL, RESURFACING

Model Number 90127619

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)

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

Event Date 08/09/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a thr, while prepping a bhr dysplasia drill 3.2mm to be used, the drill was bent and the surgical tech attempted to fix the bend, which caused the tip to break off altogether.Surgery was performed, without any delay, with a back-up competitor device instead.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that during a thr, while prepping a bhr dysplasia drill 3.2mm to be used, the drill was bent and the surgical tech attempted to fix the bend, which caused the tip to break off.Patient was not harmed.As of today, device return and additional information has been requested for this complaint but has not become available.No device batch details were received for investigation therefore no manufacturing record review and full assessment of the reported event can be performed.Without a definitive batch number, a complete complaint history review cannot be performed.A review of the historical complaints data for bhr dysplasia drill 3.2mm was performed using part numbers and the reported failure modes to evaluate patterns of repeated failures or defects in a timeframe prior 12 months as of the complaint aware date.Other similar complaints were identified for the part number and the reported/related failure mode.This will continue to be monitored.A risk management review was performed.The alleged failure modes and associated risks have been anticipated within the risk file and the anticipated risk level is still adequate.No further actions are required at this time.A review of historical corrective and preventive actions, preliminary risk assessment, health hazard evaluations, and field actions related to the products and similar complaint events was performed.Following the review, no prior applicable escalation actions were identified.Without the return of the devices used in treatment or additional information we cannot advance the investigation or confirm this complaint; our investigation remains inconclusive, and a definitive root cause cannot be determined.Based on the limited information provided we are unable to speculate on specific factors known to contribute to the alleged fault.Should the devices or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective and preventative actions is not indicated.

• Brand Name: BHR DYSPLASIA DRILL 3.2MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/METAL, RESURFACING
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS LTD; aurora house, spa park; leamington spa warwickshire CV31 3HL; UK CV31 3HL
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS LTD; aurora house, spa park; leamington spa warwickshire CV31 3HL; UK CV31 3HL
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 15307921
• MDR Text Key: 299395803
• Report Number: 3005975929-2022-00464
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NXT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010533562
• UDI-Public: 03596010533562
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P040033
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/29/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/28/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 90127619
• Device Catalogue Number: 90127619
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/29/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Male