MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. UNIVERSAL CHUCK; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL

Model Number	71170183
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	08/03/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during set up or inspection the device was noticed broken at the handle aspect and the claws won¿t grip down on the pins.No delay or harm to the patient reported.The procedure was finished using a smith and nephew back up device.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The handle on the device is fractured off, fractured piece was not returned, rendering the device inoperable.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 complaint history did reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.At this time, we do not have 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 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.

• Brand Name: UNIVERSAL CHUCK
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10457778
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-04236
• Device Sequence Number: 19837590
• Product Code: JDG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010181572
• UDI-Public: 03596010181572
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/29/2021

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71170183
• Device Catalogue Number: 71170183
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/11/2020
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/03/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/19/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/26/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/29/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1