MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. MI Z HANDLE ACET REAMER; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL

Model Number 71364073

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 10/20/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that css informed that the mi z handle acet reamer handle is broken.No case involved.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

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.The device was manufactured in 2019 and shows signs of extensive use.The functional evaluation confirmed the stated failure mode.The device won¿t assemble as intended, rendering the device inoperable.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints and assessed for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.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: MI Z HANDLE ACET REAMER
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10819652
• MDR Text Key: 215617121
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-06358
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010507570
• UDI-Public: 03596010507570
• 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: 12/07/2020

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?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71364073
• Device Catalogue Number: 71364073
• Device Lot Number: 19JM08762
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/30/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1