MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. OXINIUM FEM HD 12/14 26 MM +4; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR NON-POROUS

Catalog Number 71342604

Device Problems Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421); Scratched Material (3020)

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

Event Date 08/31/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, during a thr surgery, it was found there was a white spot on the taper side of the oxinium fem hd 12/14 26 mm +4.The white spot could not be removed by forceps; therefore, it must be a scratch.As there was no back up device, the reported was installed to the patient.The surgery was completed after a non-significant delay.

Manufacturer Narrative

Given the nature of the alleged incident, the device was not returned for evaluation.However, the photographs were reviewed, and revealed like a scratch on the id.A review made by the quality engineering team revealed the scratch on the id should not affect the functionality of this part.Gage point location (locking mechanism) is well below that area.Our visual standards does not allow for us to pass parts with that significant of a scratch.Upon further review, it was also realized that the ball head press has a bit of an insert that sits into the id of the oxinium heads as it is being placed into the liner when in the field.It is believed that this could have caused the scratch on the id of the oxinium head.A review of the production order did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.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 risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.According to the inspection drawing, the visual inspection includes the verification that parts are clean and free of stains/discoloration.Also, according to the material specification, the quality and manufacture of zirconium-niobium alloy bar shall be controlled.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include insertion technique used when the insert sits into the oxinium head.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 for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: OXINIUM FEM HD 12/14 26 MM +4
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR NON-POROUS
• 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: 17896584
• MDR Text Key: 325397128
• Report Number: 1020279-2023-01905
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LZO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010488909
• UDI-Public: 03596010488909
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K021673
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/20/2023

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: 71342604
• Device Lot Number: 23CM15047
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/12/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/09/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/19/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/20/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/28/2023
• 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
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 60 KG