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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TRIAL FEMORAL HEAD 40 XS/-4; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR NON-POROUS

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TRIAL FEMORAL HEAD 40 XS/-4; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR NON-POROUS Back to Search Results
Model Number 75100868
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 09/28/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference case- (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a thr surgery, one trial femoral head 40 xs/-4 broke.No pieces fell into the patient.Surgery was resumed, without any delay, with a smith and nephew back-up device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device was broken into multiple pieces, rendering the device inoperative.It is undetermined if all the pieces were returned.The device shows signs of extensive use.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints and assessed for any necessary corrective actions.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 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 future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11.Corrected information in d3 and g1 (manufacturing site name and address).Internal reference number: (b)(4).
 
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Brand Name
TRIAL FEMORAL HEAD 40 XS/-4
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR NON-POROUS
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
Manufacturer (Section G)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
Manufacturer Contact
holly topping
7000 west william cannon drive
austin, TX 78735
5123913905
MDR Report Key12599690
Report Number9613369-2021-00383
Device Sequence Number17211141
Product Code LZO
UDI-Device Identifier07611996122015
UDI-Public07611996122015
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateNC
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K132435
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 04/26/2022
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 Number75100868
Device Catalogue Number71366516
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 09/28/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer10/28/2021
04/26/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date10/08/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date11/02/2021
04/26/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) No
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Unknown
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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