MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG POLARCUP IMPACTOR PART FOR HANDLE; PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, FEMORAL, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR UNCEMENTED

Catalog Number 75023346

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

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

Event Date 02/08/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during a thr surgery, the polarcup impactor part for handle broke during impaction.No piece fell inside the patient.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using a s+n back-up device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that during a total hip replacement surgery, the polarcup impactor part for handle broke during impaction.No piece fell inside the patient.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.The complaint device was returned for investigation.A visual evaluation of the device was conducted, and it was concluded that the sample is fractured in two big pieces through the proximal notch, it cannot be confirmed that possible broken-off small pieces have all been retrieved and returned as well.A review of the production documentation did not detect any deviation that could have contributed to the reported failure mode.The review of historical complaints for the alleged device revealed no additional similar complaints reported for the same batch, and 11 additional similar complaints for the same product number over the past 12 months with similar failure mode.Corrective actions has been previously initiated to reduce the occurrence of this issue.The reported batch was produced before the implementation of the corrective action.No further escalation is required.A review of the risk management documentation verifies the failure mode, occurrence and severity of the reported issue.There is no indication that the reported device failed to meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.The root cause of the reported event remains undetermined.Normal wear and tear are known to contribute to the reported event.Additionally, repeated steam sterilization processes could contribute to an embrittlement.According to document "processing (cleaning, disinfection and sterilization) of instruments from smith & nephew orthopaedics ag" (lit.N°03389-en 1363 v3 11/19), all devices must be inspected and controlled for proper functioning after cleaning/disinfection.The need for further actions is not indicated.Nevertheless, smith+nephew will continue to monitor this device/these devices for similar issues.The returned device will be discarded.

• Brand Name: POLARCUP IMPACTOR PART FOR HANDLE
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, FEMORAL, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR UNCEMENTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG; schachenallee 29; aarau CH-50 00; SZ CH-5000
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG; schachenallee 29; aarau CH-50 00; SZ CH-5000
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 18807067
• MDR Text Key: 336562814
• Report Number: 9613369-2024-00016
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611996112351
• UDI-Public: 07611996112351
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K110135
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/13/2024

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: 75023346
• Device Lot Number: A76936
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/08/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/29/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/12/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/13/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/16/2011
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1