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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FEMORAL HEAD TRIAL 12/14 40 +0; PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FEMORAL HEAD TRIAL 12/14 40 +0; PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY Back to Search Results
Model Number 71366517
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 03/29/2021
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during thr surgery, the plastic inside the 40mm femoral head trial +0 broke off while being used inside the patient.The procedure finished with the same device and it was delayed less than or equal to 30min.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.So the reported event could not be confirmed.A medical investigation was conducted and confirms it was reported that no patient harm or injury was sustained as a result of this device related incident.Per complaint details, the procedure was completed using the same device with less than a 30-minute delay.Therefore, no further medical assessment is warranted.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.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 and/or device information, our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, this complaint can be re-opened.No further actions are being taken at this time.We consider this investigation closed.
 
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Brand Name
FEMORAL HEAD TRIAL 12/14 40 +0
Common Device Name
PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key11722119
Report Number1020279-2021-03420
Device Sequence Number14394052
Product Code MBH
UDI-Device Identifier00885556110119
UDI-Public00885556110119
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateCA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K121393
Number of Events Summarized1
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) 05/24/2021
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? No
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model Number71366517
Device Catalogue Number71366517
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 03/29/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer05/21/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/25/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date05/24/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Hospitalization; Other; Required Intervention;
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