MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. DBL OFFSET BROACH HDLE LT; PROST, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL

Model Number 71360089

Device Problem Unstable (1667)

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

Event Date 11/09/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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Event Description

It was reported that the instrument is allowing too much wiggle and is losing grip.Failure in device occurred during use, while outside the patient.A s+n backup device was used to complete the procedure.No surgical delay or injury to the patient was reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Results of investigation: the associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device has several nicks and scratches as well as wear rendering the device inoperative.The device was manufactured in 2015 and shows signs of extensive use.A function evaluation of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device allows too much wiggle and loses its grip.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: DBL OFFSET BROACH HDLE LT
• Type of Device: PROST, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10931660
• MDR Text Key: 219113881
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-06892
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010610355
• UDI-Public: 03596010610355
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/20/2021

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: 71360089
• Device Catalogue Number: 71360089
• Device Lot Number: 15EM17318
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/09/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/02/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/02/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/20/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1