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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 12.5MM ENTRY REAMER; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 12.5MM ENTRY REAMER; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL Back to Search Results
Model Number 71631116
Medical Device Problem Code Crack (1135)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 06/13/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during set up or inspection, a 12.5mm entry reamer cracked.The procedure was completed using a s+n back-up device.Surgery was less than or equal to 30mins delayed.Patient was not harmed.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device was found to be cracked, 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 for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal any manufacturing or material abnormalities that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.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.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.
 
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Brand Name
12.5MM ENTRY REAMER
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key12077091
Report Number1020279-2021-05478
Device Sequence Number4187687
Product Code JDG
UDI-Device Identifier03596010419583
UDI-Public03596010419583
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUK
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
Report Date (Section B) 08/23/2021
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 Number71631116
Device Catalogue Number71631116
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer08/02/2021
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 06/13/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer08/20/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/28/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date08/23/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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