MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. R3 0 DEG XLPE ACET LNR 28MM X 46MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS

Model Number 71337546

Device Problem Incomplete or Inadequate Connection (4037)

Patient Problems Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 03/23/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during thr surgery, the r3 0 degree xlpe acetabular liner 28 mm inner diameter x outer diameter could not be fixed in the cup.After multiple attempts, the device could not be used and a backup device from smith and nephew was used to complete the procedure.The procedure finished with a delay of less than 30 minutes and no injury to the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.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 did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Some potential probable causes for this event could include a fit/ sizing issue or poor insertion technique.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 is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

Manufacturer Narrative

The associated device was returned and evaluated.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.A visual inspection of the returned device did not confirm the stated failure mode.No attributes can be visually found to contribute the failure mode.A dimensional evaluation of the returned device could not confirm the stated failure mode.None of the features that could attribute to the failure mode were found to be out of tolerance.A review of complaint history revealed similar events for the listed device, but no similar events for the batch, 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.At this time, we do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.Assessment of historical escalated cases concluded that there are no prior actions related to this device and failure mode.Some potential causes for this event could include a fit/ sizing issue or poor insertion technique.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 future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: R3 0 DEG XLPE ACET LNR 28MM X 46MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 1450 brooks road; memphis, TN 38116 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 11683762
• MDR Text Key: 248185638
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-03173
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010598455
• UDI-Public: 03596010598455
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AU
• PMA/PMN Number: K113848
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 01/05/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/19/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71337546
• Device Catalogue Number: 71337546
• Device Lot Number: 19FM02262
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/18/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/29/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/05/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1