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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. MI TRIAL FEM HEAD 32 -3; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. MI TRIAL FEM HEAD 32 -3; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER Back to Search Results
Model Number 75100849
Medical Device Problem Codes Fracture (1260); Naturally Worn (2988)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 03/29/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the trial femoral head 32 xs/-3 is worn and has a small chip on it.No case or patient involved.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device was found to be heavily gouged, chipped and worn, rendering the device inoperable.The device shows signs of extensive use.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints and assessed for any necessary corrective actions.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.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.Should 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.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report was inadvertently submitted under manufacturer number 9613369, the correct manufacturer number is (b)(4).
 
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Brand Name
MI TRIAL FEM HEAD 32 -3
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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 Key11704468
Report Number9613369-2021-00164
Device Sequence Number3647549
Product Code HRY
UDI-Device Identifier03596010555601
UDI-Public03596010555601
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K121393
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 04/27/2022
2 Devices were Involved in the Event: 1   2  
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 Number75100849
Device Catalogue Number71369714
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer04/13/2021
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 03/29/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer05/20/2021
04/27/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/21/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date05/24/2021
04/27/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) No
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Reuse
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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