MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG POLARCUP TRIAL INSERT NAV 22/59; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	75023364
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/18/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a thr surgery, a polarcup trial insert nav 22/59 fractured.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using the same device.Patient was not harmed as consequence of this problem.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: it was reported that, during a total hip replacement surgery, a polarcup trial insert nav 22/59 fractured.Patient was not harmed as consequence of this problem.The device used in treatment was not returned for investigation.A visual evaluation was performed on images provided by the complainant, and it showed a fracture on the base of the device and six fragments were separated from the main body of the device.No pieces appear to be missing for the alleged product.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 complaints for the same product number over the past 12 months with similar failure mode.Review of past corrective actions was performed.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.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.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.The need for further actions is not indicated.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.

• Brand Name: POLARCUP TRIAL INSERT NAV 22/59
• 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: 17424313
• Report Number: 9613369-2023-00173
• Device Sequence Number: 7556387
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611996112535
• UDI-Public: 07611996112535
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/31/2023

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 Catalogue Number: 75023364
• Device Lot Number: A52658
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/18/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/30/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/31/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/31/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/02/2013
• 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: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown