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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FEMORAL TRIAL IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FEMORAL TRIAL IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL Back to Search Results
Model Number 71440009
Medical Device Problem Code Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 03/14/2023
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a tka surgery, a femoral trial impactor broke upon impaction of the trial femur.It is unknown how surgery was finished and if this incident caused any delay.No injury was reported as a consequence of this issue.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference (b)(4).H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation.However, the photographs were reviewed, and revealed that the device is fractured.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 there are no prior actions related to this product and event.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.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.This issue was identified and is being addressed though our internal quality process.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should the device or 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.
 
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Brand Name
FEMORAL TRIAL 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 Key16678469
Report Number1020279-2023-00759
Device Sequence Number6379633
Product Code JDG
UDI-Device Identifier00885556034736
UDI-Public00885556034736
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateOH
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K123598
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 Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 06/07/2023
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 Number71440009
Device Catalogue Number71440009
Device Lot NumberUNKNOWN
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 03/14/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer05/30/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/04/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/07/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
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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