MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. REF TRIAL SHELL HANDLE; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL

Model Number	71362297
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Deformation (2976); Naturally Worn (2988)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/17/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a thr surgery, the reflection trial shell handle was found worn out: threads are stripped.The procedure was completed, without any delay, by using a device from j&j.The alleged malfunction did not have any further impact on the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation but the pictures were reviewed, and the failure mode was confirmed.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of the complaint history for the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed failure mode with the same batch number.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely probable causes of the reported event.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should the device 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.

• Brand Name: REF TRIAL SHELL HANDLE
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10431275
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-04087
• Device Sequence Number: 2186023
• Product Code: JDG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010456540
• UDI-Public: 03596010456540
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: NI
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123598
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,distri
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/17/2021

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 Number: 71362297
• Device Catalogue Number: 71362297
• Device Lot Number: 09CYW0006
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/23/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/13/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/20/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/17/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention