MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG POLARCUP TRIAL INSERT NAV 22/49; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	75023359
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/15/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal reference number: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a thr surgery, a polarcup trial insert nav 22/49 broke while inside the wound.All pieces were accounted for and removed.The procedure was resumed, after a non-significant delay, without the need for any additional instruments.No injury was reported as a consequence of this issue.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6: it was reported that, during a total hip replacement surgery, a polarcup trial insert nav 22/49 broke while inside the wound.All pieces were accounted for and removed.The procedure was resumed, after a non-significant delay, without the need for any additional instruments.The device intended for use in treatment was not returned for investigation.A product evaluation was not possible.No batch number was communicated so the production history review was not possible.Due to an unknown batch number, the review of historical complaints was performed on product number basis only, revealing no additional complaints over the past 12 months with similar failure mode.Due to insufficient information it is not possible to perform a review of past corrective actions.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.Based on the available information it is not possible to investigate whether the reported device met 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.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.

• Brand Name: POLARCUP TRIAL INSERT NAV 22/49
• 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: 18909033
• Report Number: 9613369-2024-00024
• Device Sequence Number: 15003018
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611996112481
• UDI-Public: 07611996112481
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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): 04/02/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 75023359
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• 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: 02/15/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/27/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/14/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/02/2024
• 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