MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. R3 LNR MPACTOR HD II 38-42MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL

Model Number 71366438

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problems Foreign Body In Patient (2687); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 10/20/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that while performing a thr procedure the r3 lnr impactor hd ii 38-42mm broke while impacting liner.The procedure was completed with an smith&nephew backup device.No patient harm or additional complications were reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection confirms the impactor head has fractured into two pieces.Both pieces were returned for evaluation.The device shows significant signs of wear/usage.The device was manufactured in 2018.A medical investigation was conducted and this case reports the r3 liner impactor broke in half while impacting.A photo of the device confirms the device broke into two pieces.Per complaint details, there was no patient injury or delay reported, and the procedure was completed with a backup device.Since no patient harm is alleged, no further clinical assessment is warranted at this time.A review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaint for the listed batch with the same failure mode.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 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.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.

• Brand Name: R3 LNR MPACTOR HD II 38-42MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10819520
• MDR Text Key: 215612610
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-06357
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010656087
• UDI-Public: 03596010656087
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K123598
• 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: 12/11/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/10/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71366438
• Device Catalogue Number: 71366438
• Device Lot Number: 18CSY0050
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/10/2020
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/09/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention