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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG POLARCUP REDUCER PART FOR IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED

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SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG POLARCUP REDUCER PART FOR IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED Back to Search Results
Model Number 75023714
Medical Device Problem Codes Crack (1135); Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 03/01/2022
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a polarcup reducer part for impactor was found to be cracked and with gouges.As this was noticed upon field inspection, there was not patient involvement.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: it was reported that a polarcup reducer part for impactor was found with gouges.As this was noticed upon field inspection, there was not patient involvement.The complaint device, used in treatment, was returned for investigation.The reported issue could be confirmed upon visual inspection, the device was found with dents and gouges.A review of the batch record revealed no deviations from the standard manufacturing process that could have contributed to the reported issue.A review of the complaint history revealed additional complaints for the batch in question.However, this is a known failure mode and the root cause is attributed to wear and tear of the device.A review of the risk management documentation verifies the failure mode and severity of the reported issue.Review of past corrective actions was performed.No further escalation is required.There are no indications that this failure is related to any manufacturing issues.The root cause is attributed to wear and tear.The relationship between the reported event and the device was confirmed.The need for corrective action is not indicated.Nevertheless, smith + nephew will continue to monitor this version of the device for similar issues internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
 
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Brand Name
POLARCUP REDUCER PART FOR IMPACTOR
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED
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 Key13858654
Report Number9613369-2022-00055
Device Sequence Number11010484
Product Code LPH
UDI-Device Identifier07611996114614
UDI-Public07611996114614
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K110135
Number of Events Summarized1
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) 04/04/2022
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 Number75023714
Device Catalogue Number75023714
Device Lot NumberC62441
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer03/04/2022
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 03/01/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer04/01/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date03/23/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date04/04/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured02/28/2017
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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