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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 75100869
Medical Device Problem Codes Break (1069); Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 12/02/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference case (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a thr surgery, a trial femoral head 40 s/+0 broke outside the patient.Surgery was resumed, without any delay, with a back-up device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Case-(b)(4).D3: manufacturer name, city and state updated.G1: manufacturing site name and address updated.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.The tab in the interior of the device is fractured, rendering the device inoperable.The device shows signs of extensive use.A review of complaint history revealed 8 similar events for the listed part number.No adverse trend was found for this event.Device specific batch information was not available.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.We consider this investigation closed.
 
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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 Key13078983
Report Number9613369-2021-00428
Device Sequence Number6009954
Product Code HRY
UDI-Device Identifier07611996122022
UDI-Public07611996122022
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateSC
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K121393
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 01/31/2022
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 Number75100869
Device Catalogue Number71366517
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer12/14/2021
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 12/02/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer12/02/2021
01/28/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date12/23/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date12/28/2021
01/31/2022
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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