MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG POLARSTEM BALL HEAD IMPACTOR

Model Number	75023710
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/17/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a thr surgery, the polarstem ball head impactor plastic broke up during impaction of the femoral head.The procedure was completed, without delay, using the same device.Patient was not harmed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
It was reported that, during a thr surgery, the polarstem ball head impactor plastic broke up during impaction of the femoral head.Patient was not harmed.The device intended for use in treatment was not returned for investigation.A product evaluation was not possible.No batch number was communicated so the document history review was not possible.A complaint history review was performed.The occurrence of the reported failure mode is anticipated with a low risk level as per risk management.Due to insufficient information it is not possible to perform a review of past corrective actions.Based on the information provided to the complaint, it is not possible to confirm the reported failure mode.A relationship between the reported event and the device cannot be confirmed and the root cause of the reported issue remains undetermined.There is no indication that the reported device failed to meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.Due to insufficient information, it is not possible to speculate about factors which could have contributed 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.There is no need for corrective action because of the limited information provided.Nevertheless, smith + nephew will continue to monitor this device for similar issues.This complaint will be reopened should additional information or the device be received.

• Brand Name: POLARSTEM BALL HEAD IMPACTOR
• Common Device Name: IMPACTOR
• 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: 15393561
• Report Number: 9613369-2022-00492
• Device Sequence Number: 12377912
• Product Code: HWA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611996114386
• UDI-Public: 07611996114386
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MT
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• 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): 10/04/2022

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 Number: 75023710
• Device Catalogue Number: 75023710
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/22/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/04/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/09/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/04/2022
• 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 Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown