MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. COCR 12/14 FEM HEAD 36MM -3; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED

Model Number 71303603

Device Problem Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping (2969)

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

Event Date 05/14/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during set up for a thr, when inner packaging of a cobalt chrome 12/14 fem head 36mm -3 was opened, a hair was inside the packaging.There was no significant delay and the procedure was finished using a smith & nephew back up.Patient was not harmed.

Manufacturer Narrative

The associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device has a hair/ fiber inside the inner sterile tray.The device was returned opened with its original packaging.A review of complaint history for the part number over the past 12 months and for the batch number based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.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.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.Assessment of historical escalated cases concluded that there are no prior actions related to this device and failure mode.A contribution of the device to the reported event could be corroborated as the device's packaging contained a hair.A potential probable cause could be but is not limited to human contaminant.This issue was evaluated through our internal quality process and determined to be isolated at this time.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 future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: COCR 12/14 FEM HEAD 36MM -3
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 11909316
• MDR Text Key: 253689319
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-04860
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010479976
• UDI-Public: 03596010479976
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K022902
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/27/2022

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: 71303603
• Device Catalogue Number: 71303603
• Device Lot Number: 20HM19186
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/17/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/31/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/26/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/27/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/25/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1