MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TRL 32MM LAT +4 50-52MM SZ E; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL

Model Number	71363253
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Fell (4014)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/28/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during thr surgery, the screw and washer fell out of trl 32mm lat +4 50-52mm sz e.Incident occurred with instruments outside the patient.All pieces were recovered.A smith and nephew back up device was available.No injury to patient or delay reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The outer wall of the device which supports the screw and washer was fractured 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 do not have 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.

• Brand Name: TRL 32MM LAT +4 50-52MM SZ E
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11828438
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-04341
• Device Sequence Number: 3535265
• Product Code: JDG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010512369
• UDI-Public: 03596010512369
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: health professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/19/2021

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: 71363253
• Device Catalogue Number: 71363253
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/11/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/28/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/18/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/14/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/19/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1