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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG TRIAL FEMORAL HEAD 36 XS/-3; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR NON-POROUS

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SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG TRIAL FEMORAL HEAD 36 XS/-3; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR NON-POROUS Back to Search Results
Model Number 75100855
Medical Device Problem Code Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 10/04/2022
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during thr surgery, a trial femoral head 36 xs/-3 broke.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using a s+n back-up device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6: it was reported that, during thr surgery, a trial femoral head 36 xs/-3 broke.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using a s+n back-up device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.The device intended for use in treatment was not returned for investigation.A product evaluation was not possible.So, the mentioned failure mode can not be confirmed.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.A review of the risk management documentation verifies the failure mode, occurrence and severity of the reported issue.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.Based on the available information it is not possible to investigate whether the reported device met 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 further actions 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.
 
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Brand Name
TRIAL FEMORAL HEAD 36 XS/-3
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR NON-POROUS
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 Key15685379
Report Number9613369-2022-00585
Device Sequence Number17766598
Product Code LZO
UDI-Device Identifier07611996121889
UDI-Public07611996121889
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateTN
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K132435
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 11/24/2022
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 Number75100855
Device Catalogue Number75100855
Device Lot NumberUNKNOWN
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 10/04/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer11/20/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date10/27/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date11/25/2022
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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