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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII UNIV PS FEMORAL IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII UNIV PS FEMORAL IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL Back to Search Results
Model Number 71440895
Medical Device Problem Codes Break (1069); Naturally Worn (2988)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 06/01/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the plastic part of two genesis ii univ ps femoral impactors broke away due to general wear.No patient involvement.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D4, h6: the device, used in treatment was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirms a piece of the green cam arm is broken off.The broken piece was not returned with the device.The device shows signs of significant wear and tear.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Expected wear/tear is likely the probable cause 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.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.We consider this investigation closed.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6:the device, used in treatment was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirms a piece of the green cam arm is broken off.The broken piece was not returned with the device.The device shows signs of significant wear and tear.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Expected wear/tear is likely the probable cause 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.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.
 
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Brand Name
GII UNIV PS FEMORAL IMPACTOR
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key12020573
Report Number1020279-2021-05222
Device Sequence Number17045148
Product Code JDG
UDI-Device Identifier03596010592767
UDI-Public03596010592767
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUK
PMA/510(K) Number
K123598
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative,foreig
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 10/14/2021
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 Number71440895
Device Catalogue Number71440895
Device Lot Number13CSV0001
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer07/09/2021
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 06/01/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer10/01/2021
10/13/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/17/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date10/04/2021
10/14/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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