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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ENTRY PORTAL HANDLE; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ENTRY PORTAL HANDLE; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL Back to Search Results
Model Number 71674092
Medical Device Problem Code Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 03/28/2023
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the beginning of a trauma surgery, the entry portal handle device was impacted and the impaction and manipulation handle fractured, slowing down the procedure, the broken piece was removed and replaced by the 3.2mm threaded pin.The procedure was resumed, after a significant delay, using a s+n back-up device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Section h3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.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.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
ENTRY PORTAL HANDLE
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 Key16765418
Report Number1020279-2023-00868
Device Sequence Number3063751
Product Code JDG
UDI-Device Identifier03596010560834
UDI-Public03596010560834
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryCO
PMA/510(K) Number
K123598
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 05/22/2023
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 Number71674092
Device Catalogue Number71674092
Device Lot NumberUNKNOWN
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 03/29/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer05/17/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/18/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date05/22/2023
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 Number1
Concomitant Medical Products
and Therapy/Usage Dates
INTERTAN 10S 10MM X 38CM 125D RIGHT, LOT#:18EM0267
Patient Age30 YR
Patient SexFemale
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