MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SYN F/T BRCH SZ 9; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL

Model Number	71366709
Medical Device Problem Codes	Defective Device (2588); Connection Problem (2900)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	No Patient Involvement (2645); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/09/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that surgeon does not like how the broaches are seating.No case related, therefore no patient involved.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device, intended for use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device was found to have nicks and scratches on it, rendering it inoperable.The device shows signs of extensive use.A functional evaluation of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device is oversize according to overlay, as a result it won't function as intended.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.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.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device could not confirm the stated failure mode.A functional evaluation of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device is oversize according to overlay 005370, as a result it won't function as intended.This oversized condition could result in unsatisfactory seating conditions.The laser etched batch number is worn off as it was etched on a mating surface.An additional investigation was handled through the non conformance process and this issue was found to be an isolated event.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints and assessed for any necessary corrective actions.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: SYN F/T BRCH SZ 9
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10645664
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-05212
• Device Sequence Number: 14092051
• Product Code: JDG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010429629
• UDI-Public: 03596010429629
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: DE
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123598
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,user f
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/25/2021

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: 71366709
• Device Catalogue Number: 71366709
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/14/2020
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/09/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/15/2021; 10/23/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/07/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/16/2021; 10/25/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1