MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. R3 0 DEG XLPE ACET LNR 36MM X MM56; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED

Model Number 71332756

Device Problems Positioning Problem (3009); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)

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

Event Date 01/25/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference case-(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, during a thr surgery, the r3 0 degree xlpe acetabular liner 36mm inner diameter x outer diameter 56mm did not lock in the cup, there was a small tear in it.Surgery was resumed, after a non-significant delay, with a back-up device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference case-(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, during a thr surgery, the r3 0 degree xlpe acetabular liner 36mm inner diameter x outer diameter 56mm did not lock in the cup, there was a small tear in it.Surgery was resumed, after a non-significant delay, with a back-up device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device does not confirm the stated failure mode.The returned device has damage among the base, more than likely from attempted insertion.A dimensional inspection was attempted, but the device was too damaged from the attempted insertion to obtain accurate measurements.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.According to the inspection drawing, final inspection includes verify parts are free of burrs, pits, sharp edges, nicks or damage areas.The manufacturing process was completed, no product was reported to have tears or defects.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.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.Some potential probable causes for this event could include a fit/ sizing issue or poor insertion technique.This event was evaluated through our internal quality process and it was concluded that defects on the liner are easily caused by attempted implantation, especially when attempting to mate with a rigid surface like the titanium on r3 shells.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: R3 0 DEG XLPE ACET LNR 36MM X MM56
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
• 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: 13549193
• MDR Text Key: 285770761
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-00762
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010598004
• UDI-Public: 03596010598004
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: NL
• PMA/PMN Number: K113848
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/16/2022

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: 71332756
• Device Catalogue Number: 71332756
• Device Lot Number: 21HM18144
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/31/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/17/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/20/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/16/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/24/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1