MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ANTHOLOGY INSERTER POSTER HARD; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR NON-POROUS

Model Number 71365705

Device Problem Connection Problem (2900)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 10/29/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during set up or inspection the latch on handle of the anthology inserter poster hard is stuck.The procedure was completed with delay with an smith&nephew backup device.No patient harm or additional complications were 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 associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The handle latch of the device was stuck rendering it inoperable.The device was manufactured in 2009 and shows signs of extensive use.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 do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.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.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 POSTER HARD
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR NON-POROUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10871482
• MDR Text Key: 217296244
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-06582
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LZO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010555663
• UDI-Public: 03596010555663
• 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: 01/29/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71365705
• Device Catalogue Number: 71365705
• Device Lot Number: 09KM00267A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/13/2020
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/29/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/19/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/29/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/30/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1