MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII PS HIGH FLEX IMPCTR HD 3-8; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL

Catalog Number	71441554
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/11/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the tip of the gii ps high flex impctr hd 3-8 broke while impacting the poly.The procedure was performed, without any delay, but it is unknown how.Patient was not harm due to this problem.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.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 based on the historical data revealed a similar event for the listed batch, 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 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.

• Brand Name: GII PS HIGH FLEX IMPCTR HD 3-8
• 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: 19011903
• Report Number: 1020279-2024-00637
• Device Sequence Number: 8172722
• Product Code: JDG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010497376
• UDI-Public: 03596010497376
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123598
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/25/2024

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 71441554
• Device Lot Number: 10KM18632
• 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: 03/11/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/24/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/01/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/25/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/27/2010
• 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 Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown