MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SYN HO TRIAL NECK SZ 14-18; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED

Model Number	71366514
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Corroded (1131)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/01/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, the magnets of a syn trial neck sz 8-13 ((b)(4)) and a syn ho trial neck sz 14-18 ((b)(4)) are corroded/chipped/falling out.Incident occurred during service; therefore, there was no patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Results of investigation: the device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device was found to be corroded and chipped, rendering the device inoperable.The device was manufactured in 2015 and shows signs of extensive use.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 any manufacturing or material abnormalities 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.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.Should additional information be received, the complaints will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for these complaints; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.Internal reference number: case-2021-00039862-2.

• Brand Name: SYN HO TRIAL NECK SZ 14-18
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11376962
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-01584
• Device Sequence Number: 3742753
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010199928
• UDI-Public: 03596010199928
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123598
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/16/2021

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: 71366514
• Device Catalogue Number: 71366514
• Device Lot Number: 15KM12193
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/10/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/01/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/12/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/25/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/16/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1