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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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

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Model Number 71364012
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 11/18/2020
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during thr surgery the anteversion handle broke while screwed into the broach handle.No pieces fell into the surgical site.The procedure was completed, without any delay, by using a smith and nephew back up device.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The anteversion handle mechanism is broken rendering device inoperable.The device shows signs of extensive use.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.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.
 
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Brand Name
ANTEVERSION HANDLE
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key10991609
Report Number1020279-2020-07379
Device Sequence Number3477940
Product Code JDG
UDI-Device Identifier03596010199287
UDI-Public03596010199287
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateCA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K123598
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (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) 01/18/2021
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 Expiration Date08/04/2010
Device Model Number71364012
Device Catalogue Number71364012
Device Lot Number00305041
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer12/03/2020
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 11/18/2020
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer11/18/2020
01/15/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date12/11/2020
Supplement Report FDA Received Date12/16/2020
01/18/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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