MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ACCORD TENSIONER; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL

Model Number 71360020

Device Problems Device Damaged by Another Device (2915); Mechanical Jam (2983)

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

Event Date 05/13/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that, during thr surgery, an accord tensioner was unable to be used as intended because a wire was stuck in it.No significant surgical delay was reported, as a smith and nephew backup device was available.Neither patient injury nor other complications were reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

H6: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A complaint history review found related failures for the listed batch; 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: ACCORD TENSIONER
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11903087
• MDR Text Key: 253687119
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-04780
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010485359
• UDI-Public: 03596010485359
• 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,user f
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/20/2021

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: 71360020
• Device Catalogue Number: 71360020
• Device Lot Number: 15DM18263
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/13/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/28/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 07/19/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 07/20/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1