MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ANTHOLOGY INSERTER ANT SOFT; PROSTH, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRA, UNCEMENT, METAL/POLY, NON-POROUS, CALICUM-PHOSPHATE

Catalog Number 71365721

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 07/30/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during thr procedure, the tip of the impactor broke off during implantation.Tip was retrieved from the stem and no broken pieces were left inside the patient.No delay.Backup device available.No injury or impact to patient reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

The associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The pilot tip on the device fractured off and was not returned.The device was manufactured in 2013 and exhibits signs of extensive wear/usage.An impact fracture can occur if the mechanical loads applied to the instrument exceed the strength of the material.A fracture can also be the result of multiple impacts.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.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 have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.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.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: ANTHOLOGY INSERTER ANT SOFT
• Type of Device: PROSTH, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRA, UNCEMENT, METAL/POLY, NON-POROUS, CALICUM-PHOSPHATE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks road; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 8929017
• MDR Text Key: 155557014
• Report Number: 1020279-2019-03164
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MEH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010553409
• UDI-Public: 03596010553409
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K113789
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/12/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/26/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 71365721
• Device Lot Number: 13KM23761
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/30/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1