MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG SL-PLUS MIA CURVED RASP; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED

Catalog Number	75004495
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/17/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a thr, a sl-plus mia curved rasp snapped near the tip when placed under flexion.There was no delay and the procedure was finished using a smith & nephew back up.Patient was not harmed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: it was reported that during a total hip replacement, a sl-plus mia curved rasp snapped near the tip when placed under flexion.There was no delay and the procedure was finished using a smith & nephew back up.Patient was not harmed.The complaint device was returned for investigation.A visual evaluation of the device was conducted, and it was concluded that the rasp is fractured in the middle of the broaching surface.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 complaint for the same product number over the past 12 months with similar failure mode.A review of past corrective actions was performed.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.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.The returned device will be discarded.

• Brand Name: SL-PLUS MIA CURVED RASP
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
• 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: 19934042
• Report Number: 9613369-2024-00111
• Device Sequence Number: 12783137
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611996081152
• UDI-Public: 07611996081152
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (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): 08/27/2024

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: 75004495
• Device Lot Number: D62436
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/30/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/17/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/23/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/07/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/27/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/25/2017
• 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