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

Model Number 71365600

Device Problems Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size (1583); Dull, Blunt (2407)

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

Event Date 11/03/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that sizing issues with the anthology case were noticed.It was not possible to attribute the issue to any particular instrument and there is no singular surgery to cite.No further information reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation results: the device, intended for use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device found the device to be dull.The device show signs of extensive use.The dimensional evaluation could not verify the failure mode.The returned devices were verified to be within drawing print specifications and tolerances.The broaches were verified to be with the appropriate overlays for the tooth profile.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.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.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.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 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 STARTER BROACH
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10920264
• MDR Text Key: 218709644
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-06863
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010559807
• UDI-Public: 03596010559807
• 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,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/18/2021

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: 71365600
• Device Catalogue Number: 71365600
• Device Lot Number: 13MM11479
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/03/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/30/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/16/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/18/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1