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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. MI OFFSET CUP POS/IMP TIP; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. MI OFFSET CUP POS/IMP TIP; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT Back to Search Results
Model Number 71364071
Medical Device Problem Code Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 07/18/2022
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a total hip replacement, two (2) mi offset cup pos/imp tips broke on impaction.No pieces fell inside patient.Surgery was resumed, without any delay, using a s+n back-up device.Patient was not harmed.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated devices were returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned devices confirmed the stated failure mode.A visual inspection confirmed the devices are fractured in the middle.A review of complaint history of the previous 12 months revealed similar events for the listed device, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.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.A contribution of the devices to the reported event could be corroborated as the devices show signs of damage/wear.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
MI OFFSET CUP POS/IMP TIP
Common Device Name
ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
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 Key15254845
Report Number1020279-2022-03751
Device Sequence Number6720742
Product Code LXH
UDI-Device Identifier03596010493255
UDI-Public03596010493255
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateNC
Initial Reporter CountryUS
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 09/01/2022
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 Number71364071
Device Catalogue Number71364071
Device Lot NumberUNKNOWN
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer07/27/2022
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 07/19/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer08/31/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date08/18/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date09/01/2022
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 Reuse
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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