MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. R3 VARIABLE ANGLE DRILL GUIDE; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL

Model Number 71364477

Device Problems Break (1069); Component Missing (2306)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 06/16/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that, after a thr surgery, an r3 variable angle drill guide broke and the pin that retracts the adjustability of the guide was missing.Surgery had been completed, without any delay, with the same device but a smith & nephew backup device was available.Patient was not harmed as consequence of this problem.

Manufacturer Narrative

H6: the device, intended for use in treatment was returned for evaluation: a visual inspection was conducted and confirmed the r3 variable angle drill guide broke and the pin that retracts the adjustability of the guide was missing.A review of complaint history revealed additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality 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.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: R3 VARIABLE ANGLE DRILL GUIDE
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 12097498
• MDR Text Key: 259363123
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-05588
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010599452
• UDI-Public: 03596010599452
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K123598
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/28/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/30/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71364477
• Device Catalogue Number: 71364477
• Device Lot Number: 15GM10617
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/29/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/27/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1