MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. R3 SCREW HOLE COVER; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS

Model Number 71369894

Device Problems Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size (1583); Positioning Problem (3009)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 10/20/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during surgery, the screw did not fit into the cup.The procedure was completed using a s+n backup device.A surgical delay of 10 minutes was reported.No injury to the patient was reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

The associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device could not confirm the stated failure mode.The device has signs of damage from attempted use.The device was manufactured in 2017.A dimensional evaluation could not confirm the stated failure mode.The device was found to be within specification.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.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.The potential probable cause for this event is likely improper insertion technique.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.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: R3 SCREW HOLE COVER
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10832533
• MDR Text Key: 216014860
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-06406
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010607010
• UDI-Public: 03596010607010
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K070756
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/06/2021

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71369894
• Device Catalogue Number: 71369894
• Device Lot Number: 17LM10735J
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/02/2021
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/21/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/12/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/16/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/06/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1