MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LOW PROFILE BROACH HANDLE; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL

Model Number	71364021
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/01/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that one low profile broach handle is broken.As this was noticed upon inspection, there was not patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned 40 deg cup postioner w/ xbar confirms the top of the device is broken.This device also shows 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 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 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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned 40 deg cup postioner w/ xbar confirms the top of the device is broken.This device also shows extensive wear usage.A review of complaint history for the previous 12 months did not reveal similar events for the listed device.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.At this time, we do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.A review concluded that there are no prior escalated actions related to this part number and failure mode.A contribution of the device to the reported event could be corroborated as the device shows signs of damage/wear.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.

• Brand Name: LOW PROFILE BROACH HANDLE
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
• 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 Key: 12647774
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-07607
• Device Sequence Number: 19206113
• Product Code: JDG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010479112
• UDI-Public: 03596010479112
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: KS
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123598
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/09/2022

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 Number: 71364021
• Device Catalogue Number: E0005091
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/15/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/01/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/28/2021; 03/08/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/18/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/29/2021; 03/09/2022
• 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 Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown