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

Model Number	71364007
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Problem (1384)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/27/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a thr surgery, a broach handle does not hold the grip.Surgery was completed with a backup device, after a delay greater than 30 mins.Patient was not harmed as consequence of this problem.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Section: h3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned broach handle confirms the device exhibit sings of extreme use and wear.The broach handle body has multiple gouges and burrs in the metal.The locking mechanism is damaged as well.A functional evaluation confirms with all visual issues found, the device will not mate with any other device.A review of complaint history for the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal any manufacturing abnormalities 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 re-usable instruments be routinely inspected for wear/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.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: 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; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 12828216
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-08204
• Device Sequence Number: 19212498
• Product Code: JDG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010199232
• UDI-Public: 03596010199232
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123598
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Consumer,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/21/2021

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 Expiration Date: 01/12/2014
• Device Model Number: 71364007
• Device Catalogue Number: 71364007
• Device Lot Number: 04AM01917
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/11/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/28/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/18/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/17/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/21/2021
• 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