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

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FEMORAL TRIAL IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL Back to Search Results
Model Number 71440009
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 01/15/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that after using impactor and unlatching it from the femoral trial it fell a part.No surgical delay.Unknown how the procedure finished.Patient injuries were not reported.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device, used for use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Per photo attached, the device is in several pieces confirming the stated failure.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch with the same failure mode.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.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.Without the actual product involved, our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, this complaint can be re-opened.No further actions will be taken at this time.We consider this investigation closed.
 
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Brand Name
FEMORAL TRIAL IMPACTOR
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key11284791
Report Number1020279-2021-01012
Device Sequence Number3500403
Product Code JDG
UDI-Device Identifier00885556034736
UDI-Public00885556034736
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateWI
Initial Reporter CountryUS
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative,health
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 03/04/2021
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 Number71440009
Device Catalogue Number71440009
Device Lot Number09KM00375
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 01/15/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer03/03/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date02/05/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date03/04/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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