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

Catalog Number	71364006
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/15/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during thr surgery, the plastic t-handle broke away from the steel.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using a s+n back-up device.No injury was reported as a consequence of this issue.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint number: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the information received by the manufacturer has been re-evaluated for mdr reporting and it was determined that this case does not meet the threshold for reporting and is a non-reportable event.If further details are provided confirming the occurrence of a reportable event, our files will be updated accordingly and a further report submitted outlining both the event details and our investigations performed.While this event is no longer considered reportable, this report is being submitted as a courtesy to provide updated investigation results based on the return and evaluation of the complaint device subsequent to the submission of our previous supplemental report.The associated device was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection revealed that one of the handles broke off the device.The device shows signs of significant wear and use.A review of the production order did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history revealed similar events for the listed device over the previous 12 months, but no similar events for the batch based on the historical data, 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 evidence to conclude 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 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.

• Brand Name: T-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 Key: 18693185
• Report Number: 1020279-2024-00345
• Device Sequence Number: 15583100
• Product Code: JDG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010199225
• UDI-Public: 03596010199225
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123598
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/06/2024

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
• Device Expiration Date: 06/15/2011
• Device Catalogue Number: 71364006
• Device Lot Number: 01EM11206
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/15/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/28/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/13/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/06/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown