MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG TRIAL FEMORAL HEAD 40 L/+8; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR NON-POROUS

Catalog Number 75100871

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 09/26/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that, during a thr the inner locking mechanism of a trial femoral head 40 l/+8 was broken and it would not snap onto the stem.No pieces fell inside the patient.The procedure was performed, without any delay, using a s+n back-up device.No injury was reported as a consequence of this issue and no pieces felt into patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that, during a total hip replacement the inner locking mechanism of a trial femoral head 40 l/+8 was broken and it would not snap onto the stem.No pieces fell inside the patient.No injury was reported as a consequence of this issue and no pieces felt into patient.The device intended for use in treatment was not returned for investigation.A product evaluation was not possible.No batch number was communicated so the production history review was not possible.Due to an unknown batch number, the review of historical complaints was performed on product number basis only, revealing 3 additional complaints 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.Based on the available information it is not possible to investigate whether the reported device met manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.Due to insufficient information, it is not possible to indicate 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.N°03389-en 1363 v3 11/19), 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: TRIAL FEMORAL HEAD 40 L/+8
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR NON-POROUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG; schachenallee 29; aarau CH-50 00; SZ CH-5000
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG; schachenallee 29; aarau CH-50 00; SZ CH-5000
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 17978067
• MDR Text Key: 326189850
• Report Number: 9613369-2023-00204
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LZO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611996122046
• UDI-Public: 07611996122046
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K132435
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/01/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/20/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 75100871
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/31/2023
• 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