MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ANTHOLOGY ANTERIOR BROACH SZ 3; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL

Model Number 71365203

Device Problem Sharp Edges (4013)

Patient Problem Injury (2348)

Event Date 08/17/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that during surgery the scrub nurse injured her hand on a sharp anthology anterior broach sz 3.She followed the hospital protocol for injuries and went for blood tests and was able to return and scrub for the last case of the day.A delay of less than 30 min was reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that this case reports that during the surgery, the scrub nurse injured her hand on a sharp broach.Per complaint details, she followed hospital protocol, and had had blood tests performed.No consent has been given for the lab results, however it was further reported that she was able to return to work the same day.Based on the limited information provided, no further assessment is warranted at this time.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints and assessed for any necessary corrective actions.At this time, we have no 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.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely probable causes of the reported event.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.Without the return of the actual product involved or product information, our investigation could not proceed.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.

• Brand Name: ANTHOLOGY ANTERIOR BROACH SZ 3
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10502920
• MDR Text Key: 205945625
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-04454
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010559708
• UDI-Public: 03596010559708
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K123598
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/22/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71365203
• Device Catalogue Number: 71365203
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/17/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/08/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/17/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/22/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention