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SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG TRIAL FEMORAL HEAD 36 M/+4; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR NON-POROUS
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| Model Number |
75100857 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/15/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: case (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during a tha surgery, one (1) trial femoral head 36 m+4 broke.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using a s+n back-up device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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It was reported that, during a total hip arthroplasty surgery, one (1) trial femoral head 36 m/+4 broke.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using a s+n back-up device.The device intended for use in treatment was not returned for investigation.A product evaluation was not possible.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 similar complaints reported for the same batch, and 1 additional similar complaint for the same product number over the past 12 months with similar failure mode.Review of past corrective actions was performed.No further escalation is required.A review of the risk management documentation verifies the failure mode, occurrence and severity of the reported issue.The performed investigation does not lead to an accurately determined cause.There is no indication that the reported devices failed to meet 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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