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

Model Number 71336500

Device Problems Crack (1135); Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889); Positioning Problem (3009)

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

Event Date 07/04/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).The device was not returned for evaluation but the pictures were reviewed, and revealed that the hole cover is cracked.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 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 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.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Some potential probable causes for this event could include but not limited to traumatic injury or surgical technique.The contribution of the device to the reported event could be corroborated since the hole cover is cracked and the surgery was performed with a back-up device.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should the device or 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.

Event Description

It was reported that, during a thr surgery, while screwing the ref threaded hole cover into the r3 shell there was no resistance.The implant is deformed and cracked.Surgery was finished with a s+n back-up device, without any delay.No harm to the patient or further complications reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for evaluation but the pictures were reviewed, and revealed that the device is cracked, the deformation and resistance cannot be confirmed.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 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 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 with inspection procedure, the final inspection includes the verification of part configuration per print.Also, material specification shall control the quality and manufacture of standard grade titanium-6 aluminum-4 vanadium alloy.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include surgical technique or user error.The contribution of the device to the reported event could be corroborated since the hole cover is cracked and the surgery was performed with a back-up device.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should the device or 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.Internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

(updated results of investigation): the associated device was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection revealed hole cover reveals the edge of the device has a nick in it.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 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 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 with inspection procedure, the final inspection includes the verification of part configuration per print.Also, material specification shall control the quality and manufacture of standard grade titanium-6 aluminum-4 vanadium alloy.A review made by the quality engineering team revealed that part was measured via caliper to ensure the part was the correct size and component identification.It was correct.It can be visually seen that the part has a nick on the side of the past on the threading.This would cause the part to not mate properly with the shell.It is unknown where this defect occurred and no reason to believe other product is affected.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 size selected or insertion technique.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.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: 15317161
• MDR Text Key: 305375585
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-03886
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010197634
• UDI-Public: 03596010197634
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: NL
• PMA/PMN Number: K070756
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 05/04/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/29/2022
• 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: 22CM24507
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/03/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/31/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1