MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG POLARCUP TRIAL INSERT NAV 22/47; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number 75023358

Device Problem Crack (1135)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 12/13/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal reference number: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, during a thr surgery, a polarcup trial insert nav 22/47 was noticed to be cracked.Surgery was resumed, without any delay, with a back-up device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: it was reported that, during a thr surgery, a polarcup trial insert nav 22/47 was noticed to be cracked.Surgery was resumed, without any delay, with a back-up device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.The complaint device, used in treatment, was not returned for investigation.The reported issue could not be confirmed.A review of the batch record revealed no deviations from the standard manufacturing process.A review of the complaint history revealed no additional complaint for the batch in question.A review of the risk management documentation verifies the failure mode and severity of the reported issue.No prior escalation actions are related to the reported issue.Based on the performed investigations, the reported failure mode could not be confirmed.A relationship between the reported event and the device cannot be confirmed.The reported device met manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.No probable cause can be determined.Normal wear and tear through repeated use is known to contribute to the reported event.According to document "processing (cleaning, disinfection and sterilization) of instruments from smith & nephew orthopaedics ag" (lit.N°03389-en 1363 v3 11/19), all devices must be inspected and controlled for proper functioning after cleaning/disinfection.This version of the device will be monitored for similar issues.This investigation is considered closed.Should the complaint device become available, the complaint will be reassessed.

• Brand Name: POLARCUP TRIAL INSERT NAV 22/47
• Type of Device: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG; schachenallee 29; aarau CH-50 00; SZ CH-5000
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG; schachenallee 29; aarau CH-50 00; SZ CH-5000
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 13119131
• MDR Text Key: 285229062
• Report Number: 9613369-2021-00432
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611996112474
• UDI-Public: 07611996112474
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K110135
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/02/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/30/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 75023358
• Device Catalogue Number: 75023358
• Device Lot Number: A76422
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/01/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/07/2011
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1