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

Model Number	71364477
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/17/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, a r3 variable angle drill guide was found broken.As this was noticed upon cleaning and sterilization activities, there was not patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, intended for use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned drill guide confirms the tip of the device is broken.The instrument exhibits signs of significant use and wear.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 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.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.

• Brand Name: R3 VARIABLE ANGLE DRILL GUIDE
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 12558533
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-07362
• Device Sequence Number: 4102374
• Product Code: JDG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010599452
• UDI-Public: 03596010599452
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123598
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/03/2021

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: 71364477
• Device Catalogue Number: 71364477
• Device Lot Number: 15DM18624
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/28/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/17/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/03/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/30/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/03/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1