MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. R3 20DEG 36MM TRIAL 54MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL

Model Number	71367954
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/12/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during surgery, a fin on the outside of the trial insert broke off of the trial, inside the patient.The surgeon did not know whether it happened during seating of trial liner or extraction of trial liner.The liner trial, as well as the full piece of the fin that broke off, was removed.Procedure was completed with the same device, there was no delay.No piece of the liner was left in the patient according to the surgeon: the piece was matched up with the liner and the surgeon was confident that nothing was retained.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6: the device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection confirmed the r3 20deg 36mm trial 54mm shows nicks and scratches.The device shows significant signs of wear/usage.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 have no reason to suspect that the products 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.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.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.This is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.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: R3 20DEG 36MM TRIAL 54MM
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11267128
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-00837
• Device Sequence Number: 1219709
• Product Code: JDG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010599889
• UDI-Public: 03596010599889
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/23/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71367954
• Device Catalogue Number: 71367954
• Device Lot Number: 10KDS0010
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/01/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/12/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/19/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/02/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/23/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention