MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TANDEM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, FEMORAL, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR UNCEMENTED

Model Number 71324046

Device Problems Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889); Insufficient Information (3190)

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

Event Date 11/06/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during a thr everything was going normal and dr.Decided to position the 46mm cup (ref: (b)(4) lot: r2008440) and head 28mm +4 (ref: (b)(4)) but polyethylene ring did not fit correctly and surgeon decided to impact it.During the impaction, a small piece in the ring damaged.No backup device was available and item was left damaged inside of the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, the poly ring did not fit correctly, so the surgeon impacted it.During the impaction, a small piece in the ring was damaged.There was no backup device available, therefore the damaged ring was left implanted.It is unknown whether there is any future plan for revision or intervention, as the requested information has not been provided.Therefore the patient impact cannot be determined at this time.Should additional relevant clinical documentation become available, the clinical/medical task may be re-opened.A complaint history review found related failures for the listed device; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the risk management file and instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode was previously identified.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Some potential probable causes for this event could include a fit/ sizing issue or poor insertion technique.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved, 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: TANDEM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, FEMORAL, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR UNCEMENTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10955865
• MDR Text Key: 219851332
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-07008
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010494375
• UDI-Public: 03596010494375
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K023743
• 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: 08/17/2021

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?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71324046
• Device Catalogue Number: 71324046
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/09/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/06/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/16/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 08/17/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention