MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG TRIAL FEMORAL HEAD 36 XS/-3; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAIN, MET/CERAM/POLY, CEMENT OR NON-PORO, UNCEMENT

Model Number	75100855
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/26/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
It was reported that during a thr, the internal plastic locking mechanism of one trial femoral head 36 xs/-3 broke.No pieces fell into patient.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" ((b)(4) 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 (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a thr, the internal plastic locking mechanism of one trial femoral head 36 xs/-3 broke.No pieces fell into patient.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using a s+n back-up device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: TRIAL FEMORAL HEAD 36 XS/-3
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAIN, MET/CERAM/POLY, CEMENT OR NON-PORO, UNCEMENT
• 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: 15785879
• Report Number: 9613369-2022-00589
• Device Sequence Number: 16896572
• Product Code: LZO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611996121889
• UDI-Public: 07611996121889
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K132435
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 11/12/2022

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: 75100855
• Device Catalogue Number: 75100855
• 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: 10/26/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/12/2022
• 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 Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown