MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ANTHOLOGY INSERTER POSTER HARD; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR NON-POROUS

Model Number 71365705

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 07/21/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during thr procedure the handle broke while putting stem into instrument.All parts recovered.It is unknown if there was a delay.S&n back up device was available to complete the procedure.Patient injuries were not reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, intended for use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirms from the analysis conducted during this investigation, it was concluded that the anthology inserter fractured at the transition between the shaft and striking platform, most likely from impact.An impact fracture can occur if the mechanical loads applied to the instrument exceed the strength of the material.This fracture caused the instrument to become inoperable.The broken piece was returned with the device.The device was manufactured in 2014.The device exhibits signs of significant wear and use.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.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 complaint will be reopened.No further investigation warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: ANTHOLOGY INSERTER POSTER HARD
• 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
• MDR Report Key: 10404807
• MDR Text Key: 202812064
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-03909
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LZO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010555663
• UDI-Public: 03596010555663
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K113789
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/08/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/13/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71365705
• Device Catalogue Number: 71365705
• Device Lot Number: 12AM17736
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/29/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1