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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: 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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SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG TRIAL FEMORAL HEAD 36 M/+4; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR NON-POROUS Back to Search Results
Model Number 75100857
Medical Device Problem Codes Break (1069); Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 03/15/2023
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: case (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
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.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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Brand Name
TRIAL FEMORAL HEAD 36 M/+4
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR NON-POROUS
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 Key16690802
Report Number9613369-2023-00134
Device Sequence Number20361501
Product Code LZO
UDI-Device Identifier07611996121902
UDI-Public07611996121902
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateFL
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K132435
Number of Events Summarized1
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) 06/21/2023
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 Number75100857
Device Catalogue Number75100857
Device Lot NumberA72972
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 03/15/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer06/20/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/06/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/21/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured03/03/2020
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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