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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TRIAL FEMORAL HEAD 40 S/+0; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TRIAL FEMORAL HEAD 40 S/+0; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER Back to Search Results
Model Number 71366517
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 10/29/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the femoral head trial 12/14 40 +0 confirmed one of the pegs in the inside of the device is broken off.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 pro 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.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the internal neck of a trial femoral head 40 s/+0 is broken.As this was noticed upon field inspection, there was not patient involvement.
 
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 S/+0
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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 Key12814196
Report Number9613369-2021-00402
Device Sequence Number5575753
Product Code HRY
UDI-Device Identifier00885556110119
UDI-Public00885556110119
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K121393
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,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
Device Model Number71366517
Device Catalogue Number71366517
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer11/05/2021
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 11/11/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer04/26/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date11/15/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date04/26/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) No
Usage of Device A
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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