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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FEMORAL HEAD TRIAL 12/14 40 +0; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FEMORAL HEAD TRIAL 12/14 40 +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 11/18/2021
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during thr surgery, the inner tabs of femoral head trial 12/14 40 +0 broke off inside the patient.All parts accounted for.The procedure was able to be completed with the same device.Surgery was not delayed.Patient was not harmed.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.Two of the devices inner tabs were fractured from the device, rendering the device inoperable.The tabs were not returned.A review of complaint history revealed similar events for the listed device, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints 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.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.Assessment of historical escalated cases concluded that there are no prior actions related to this device and failure mode.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.
 
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Brand Name
FEMORAL HEAD TRIAL 12/14 40 +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 Key12964935
Report Number1020279-2021-08562
Device Sequence Number14586063
Product Code HRY
UDI-Device Identifier00885556110119
UDI-Public00885556110119
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateTX
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K121393
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source User Facility,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 12/30/2021
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model Number71366517
Device Catalogue Number71366517
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer12/07/2021
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 11/18/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer12/29/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date12/08/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date12/30/2021
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 Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Other;
Patient SexUnknown
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