MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. R3 20 DEG XLPE ACET LNR 36MM X 56MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED

Catalog Number 71335756

Device Problem Positioning Failure (1158)

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

Event Date 02/10/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal reference number: (b)(4).Smith & nephew is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 c.F.R.Part 803.This report may be based upon information which smith & nephew has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, smith & nephew, or its employees, that the report constitutes an admission that the device, smith & nephew or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.

Event Description

It was reported that during a thr surgery, while placing the r3 3 hole acet shell 56mm and r3 20 deg xlpe acet lnr 36mm x 56mm, implants were not able fixed and locked too.Surgeon tried several times but was not able to be fixed.The procedure was resumed, after a significant delay, with s+n back-up devices.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.

Event Description

It was reported that, during a thr surgery, while placing the r3 3 hole acet shell 56mm and r3 20 deg xlpe acet lnr 36mm x 56mm, the implants failed to be fixed and locked.Surgeon tried several times, but it was not possible to position the mentioned components.The procedure was resumed, after a delay greater than 30 min, with s+n back-up devices.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: although the involvement of all the devices was reported, the relationship with the investigated failure was directly associated to the acetabular liner and shell.These devices were not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.However, based on the information provided, the unsatisfactory experience could be confirmed.The devices' batch numbers were not provided, thus, an evaluation of the manufacturing records could not be performed.A review of complaint history for the previous 12 months did not reveal similar events for the listed devices.A review of the risk management files revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions that could be related to these products and event.At this time, we have no evidence to conclude that the products failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include size selected or insertion technique.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should the devices 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.H11- corrected data.B5- describe event or problem.

• Brand Name: R3 20 DEG XLPE ACET LNR 36MM X 56MM
• 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: 18822477
• MDR Text Key: 337129498
• Report Number: 1020279-2024-00467
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010598356
• UDI-Public: 03596010598356
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IN
• PMA/PMN Number: K113848
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/01/2024

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: 71335756
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/10/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/01/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/27/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/01/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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
• Treatment: 71335556/R3 3 HOLE ACET SHELL 56MM