MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG POLARCUP TRIAL INSERT NAV 22/57; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number	75023363
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/16/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, one (1) of the fins on polarcup trial insert nav 22/57, broke off.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: case-(b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Section h3, h6: it was reported that, one of the fins on polarcup trial insert nav 22/57, broke off.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.The complaint device used in treatment was returned for investigation.A visual evaluation of the device was conducted, and it was concluded that one finger of the device was fractured.No pieces of the device are missing.A review of the production documentation did not detect any deviation that could have contributed to the reported failure mode.The review of historical complaints for the alleged device revealed no additional complaints reported for the same batch, and one additional similar complaint for the same product number over the past 12 months with similar failure mode.Previous investigations demonstrated that the performance of the device is within the risks level that are anticipated in the risk management documentation.As part of the continuous improvement, smith + nephew is working on a design enhancement.No further escalation is required.A review of the risk management documentation verifies the failure mode, occurrence and severity of the reported issue.There is no indication that the reported device failed to meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.The root cause of the reported event remains undetermined.Due to insufficient information, it is not possible to indicate factors which could have contributed to the reported event.Considering the performed visual inspection, it is suspected that the mentioned device failure arose from a ¿wear and tear" issue.Normal wear and tear are known to contribute to the reported event.Additionally, repeated steam sterilization processes could contribute to an embrittlement.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.Nevertheless, smith+nephew will continue to monitor this device for similar issues.The returned device will be discarded.

• Brand Name: POLARCUP TRIAL INSERT NAV 22/57
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• 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: 16547109
• Report Number: 9613369-2023-00124
• Device Sequence Number: 6042995
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611996112528
• UDI-Public: 07611996112528
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MD
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/21/2023

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: 75023363
• Device Catalogue Number: 75023363
• Device Lot Number: A77978
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/23/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/16/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/19/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/15/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/21/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/19/2012
• 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