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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. REAMER DOME 54MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. REAMER DOME 54MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL Back to Search Results
Model Number 71362754
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event 07/16/2020
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the crossbars of the reamer dome broke during reaming.Staff was able to get all pieces, retrieve the dome, open another set and continue case.The reamer dome was stuck, but it got out.Slight delay to open another reamer tray.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Results of investigation: the device, used in treatment, were returned for evaluation.A visual inspection confirmed the reamer domes fractured into two pieces.Both pieces were returned for evaluation.This device shows significant signs of wear/usage.This device was manufactured in 2011.A medical investigation will be performed.Proceed based on information provided/available for the investigation; if no relevant clinical information is provided, recommend closure.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal any manufacturing or material abnormalities that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Expected wear/tear is likely the probable cause of the reported event.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should additional information be received, the complaints will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for these complaints; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
 
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Brand Name
REAMER DOME 54MM
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key10388407
Report Number1020279-2020-03828
Device Sequence Number19750259
Product Code JDG
UDI-Device Identifier03596010456922
UDI-Public03596010456922
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateIL
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K123598
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative,user f
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 10/28/2020
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model Number71362754
Device Catalogue Number71362754
Device Lot NumberUNKNOWN
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 07/16/2020
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer10/19/2020
Initial Report FDA Received Date08/10/2020
Supplement Report FDA Received Date10/28/2020
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
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