MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG SL-PLUS/SBG/IPA MIA OFFSET ADAPTER 40MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED

Catalog Number 75007308

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 03/29/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

It was reported that, during thr surgery, the sl-plus/sbg/ipa mia offset adapter 40mm was broken.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using a s+n back-up device.No injury was reported as a consequence of this issue.

Event Description

It was reported that, during thr surgery, the sl-plus/sbg/ipa mia offset adapter 40mm was broken.The male adaptor to the strike handle broke, during use in the patient.The broken handle was removed per usual exchange of broaches, a send handle was used.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using a s+n back-up device.No injury was reported as a consequence of this issue.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: it was reported that, during total hip replacement surgery, the sl-plus/sbg/ipa mia offset adapter 40mm was broken.The male adaptor to the strike handle broke, during use in the patient.The broken handle was removed per usual exchange of broaches, a send handle was used.No injury was reported as a consequence of this issue.The complaint device was returned for investigation.A visual evaluation of the device was conducted, and it was concluded that the clutch is fractured at the distal end.All fragments were returned.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 2 additional similar complaints reported for the same batch, and 3 additional similar complaints for the same product number over the past 12 months with similar failure mode.Previous investigations revealed that under specific circumstances, the clutch of the device may fracture while hitting.The root cause is attributed to a design issue.A new design of the device has been released in order to reduce the reoccurrence of this issue.This version of the device will be monitored for similar issues.The performance of the device is nonetheless within the risks, which are anticipated in the risk management documentation of the product.No further escalation is required.Please note that 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.Furthermore, in the instrument sets of smith & nephew orthopaedics ag, there is always at least one backup rasp adapter available.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.Nevertheless, smith+nephew will continue to monitor this device for similar issues.The returned device will be discarded.

• Brand Name: SL-PLUS/SBG/IPA MIA OFFSET ADAPTER 40MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
• 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: 19124876
• MDR Text Key: 340382178
• Report Number: 9613369-2024-00040
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611996074895
• UDI-Public: 07611996074895
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K123598
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 05/09/2024

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: 75007308
• Device Lot Number: H62158
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/29/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/17/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/19/2024; 05/08/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/02/2024; 05/09/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/07/2016
• 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