MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. RDCE FRCPS W/ SRRTD JW; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL

Model Number	71173378
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/08/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, after an internal fixation surgery, the tip of rdce frcps w/ srrtd jw broke off.Surgery had been completed, without any delay, with a back-up device.Since incident occurred after procedure, patient was not longer involved.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the associated device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed, therefore, the contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.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.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.An historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.At this time, we have no 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.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or 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.

• Brand Name: RDCE FRCPS W/ SRRTD JW
• 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: 13010643
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-08674
• Device Sequence Number: 19306354
• Product Code: JDG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010519542
• UDI-Public: 03596010519542
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123598
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/26/2022

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 Number: 71173378
• Device Catalogue Number: 71173378
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/08/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/26/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/15/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/26/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown