MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 10MM FIXED ENDCUTTING RMR; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL

Model Number 71118228

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Mechanical Jam (2983)

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

Event Date 08/19/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that during a humero intramedullary nail procedure, the motor of a 10.0mm sculptor fixed endcutting reamer stopped and reamer did not advance, reamer was removed and it was evidenced that its distal part was fractured, the broken piece was removed with tweezers.Surgery was resumed, after a non-significant delay, with a back-up device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.

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, per complaint details, the device broke inside the patient during the procedure; however, the procedure was reportedly completed with a backup device without significant delay or patient injury.It was communicated that ¿the broken pieces were removed from the patient with tweezers¿ and ¿no damage caused to the patient¿.The root cause of the reported event could not be definitively concluded.The patient impact beyond the reported foreign body removal, use of a backup device to complete the procedure, and the 0-30 minute surgical delay could not be determined; however, no patient injury was alleged.No further medical assessment is warranted at this time.Should a product evaluation conclusion result in findings which are deemed clinically relevant, the clinical/medical task may be re-evaluated.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 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.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: 10MM FIXED ENDCUTTING RMR
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 12453213
• MDR Text Key: 270808528
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-06788
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010436610
• UDI-Public: 03596010436610
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/22/2021

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?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71118228
• Device Catalogue Number: 71118228
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/19/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/10/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/21/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/22/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention