MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. DBL OFFSET BROACH HDLE LT; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL

Model Number	71360089
Medical Device Problem Code	Connection Problem (2900)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/11/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported before a thr procedure that the broach handle did not hold the broach.The procedure was completed without delay, using a backup from smith & nephew.No patient injury or other complications were reported at the moment.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, intended for use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.The device was manufactured in 2018.A review of the device history records for the listed batch did not reveal any deviation from the standard manufacturing processes.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.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.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.Our reference number: case-2021-00036878-1.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device, intended for use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned double offset broach handle (left) confirms the handle is damaged causing the handle not to lock in place.A functional evaluation was conducted with a mating device and confirms the handle will not hold the broach as designed.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 a manufacturing abnormality 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.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.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: DBL OFFSET BROACH HDLE LT
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11256313
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-00779
• Device Sequence Number: 14447249
• Product Code: JDG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010610355
• UDI-Public: 03596010610355
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123598
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• 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): 05/24/2021

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: 71360089
• Device Catalogue Number: 71360089
• Device Lot Number: 18MK00106
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/17/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/11/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/03/2021; 05/21/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/30/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/07/2021; 05/25/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1