MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. RDCE FRCPS W/ PTS BRD; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED

Catalog Number 71173377

Device Problems Material Deformation (2976); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)

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

Event Date 03/31/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the tip of rdce frcps w/ pts brd were bent.The procedure was successfully completed without delay using a back-up device.No patient injury or other complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, used in treatment, was not received for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The shipping information was provided and all efforts were made to locate the device but we have no evidence that it was ever received by the complaint investigation team for evaluation.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.At this time, we have no 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.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: RDCE FRCPS W/ PTS BRD
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11722188
• MDR Text Key: 247265712
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-03437
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDI
• 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: 08/25/2021

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 Catalogue Number: 71173377
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/31/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/25/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/24/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 08/25/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1