MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. R3 OFFSET IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL

Model Number 71368569

Device Problems Break (1069); Corroded (1131)

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

Event Date 06/30/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that, r3 offset impactor was rusted and broken.As this was noticed upon field inspection, there was not patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

H6: the associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned r3 offset impactor confirmed the handle is broken and there is discoloration in the metal.This device also has extensive wear usage.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch.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: R3 OFFSET IMPACTOR
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 12155061
• MDR Text Key: 261211079
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-05895
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010600240
• UDI-Public: 03596010600240
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/22/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/12/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71368569
• Device Catalogue Number: 71368569
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/08/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/21/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1