MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. REF CUP POSITIONER/IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL

Model Number	71362299
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/16/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a thr surgery, after impaction of the cup.The distal tip of the ref cup positioner/impactor device got fractured.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Section h3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection revealed that the threaded tip fractured off the device.The fractured piece was returned with the device.The device shows signs of significant wear and use.Device batch number was not provided, thus, an evaluation of the manufacturing records could not be performed.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.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that this event was previously identified.It has been concluded that there is a potential for breakage if used after the expected lifetime or excessive force is used as this device is a reusable instrument and it is expected to wear over time.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.With the results of this investigation the root cause of this event could not be determined.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely potential factors that could contribute to 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 for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: REF CUP POSITIONER/IMPACTOR
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
• 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 Key: 16302075
• Report Number: 1020279-2023-00285
• Device Sequence Number: 17675242
• Product Code: JDG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010443236
• UDI-Public: 03596010443236
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123598
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• 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): 03/06/2023

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: 71362299
• Device Catalogue Number: 71362299
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/25/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/16/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/03/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/05/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/06/2023
• 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: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown