MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG POLARCUP TRIAL INSERT NAV 22/51; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number	75023360
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/17/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a thr surgery, a polarcup trial insert nav 22/51 broke while impacting.The procedure was completed, with a delay less then 30 min, using a s+n back-up device.Patient was not harmed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
It was reported that, during a thr surgery, a polarcup trial insert nav 22/51 broke while impacting.The procedure was completed with a delay less than 30 min using a s+n back-up device.Patient was not harmed.The complaint device, used in treatment, was not returned for investigation hence the product evaluation could not be performed.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.The ifu (no.12.23, ed.01/21) refers to the surgical technique for the correct handling of surgical instruments.The functionality of instruments should be checked and using damaged instruments may lead to early failure to implants.However, in this case it is unclear what may have caused the failure mode.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
It was reported that, during a thr surgery, a polarcup trial insert nav 22/51 broke while impacting.The procedure was completed, with a delay less than 30 min, using a s+n back-up device.Patient was not harmed.The complaint device, used in treatment, was returned for investigation and the reported failure mode could be confirmed upon visual inspection.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.The ifu (no.12.23, ed.03/21) refers to the surgical technique for the correct handling of surgical instruments.The functionality of instruments should be checked and using damaged instruments may lead to early failure to implants.However, in this case it is unclear what may have caused the failure mode.Based on the performed investigations, the reported failure mode could be confirmed.A relationship between the reported event and the device can 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.The complaint device will be discarded.

• Brand Name: POLARCUP TRIAL INSERT NAV 22/51
• Common Device Name: 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 ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 13476407
• Report Number: 9613369-2022-00020
• Device Sequence Number: 20136468
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611996112498
• UDI-Public: 07611996112498
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K110135
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/05/2022

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 Number: 75023360
• Device Catalogue Number: 75023360
• Device Lot Number: A77983
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/18/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/15/2022; 04/05/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/07/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/16/2022; 04/05/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/20/2012
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown