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	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/20/2024
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, the polarcup trial insert nav 22/59 broke upon use.The surgery was completed, after a non-significant delay, with a s+n back-up device.No injuries were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: it was reported that, during a total hip replacement surgery, the polarcup trial insert nav 22/59 broke upon use.The surgery was completed, after a non-significant delay, with a smith+nephew back-up device.No injuries were reported.The complaint device has not been completely returned.A visual evaluation of the returned part was conducted, and it was concluded that the device shows 8 broken flaps but only one of them was returned.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 4 additional similar complaints for the same product number over the past 12 months with similar failure mode.Previous investigations demonstrated that the performance of the device is within the risks level that are anticipated in the risk management documentation.No further escalation is required.A review of the risk management documentation verifies the failure mode, occurrence and severity of the reported issue.There is no indication that the reported device failed to meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.The root cause of the reported event remains undetermined.Considering the performed visual inspection, it is suspected that the mentioned device failure arose from a ¿wear and tear" issue.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", 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.The returned device will be retained.

• 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: 19761749
• Report Number: 9613369-2024-00096
• Device Sequence Number: 20967715
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611996112535
• UDI-Public: 07611996112535
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MD
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/13/2024

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: 75023364
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/20/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/12/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/17/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/13/2024
• 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: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown