MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ASCENSION ORTHOPEDICS, INC. RSS GLENOSPHERE TRIAL. ECCENTRIC-S; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	TRL-0961-05E-S
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/01/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a product problem associated with a smith+nephew device.The reported problem relates to known inherent device and/or procedural risks that are appropriately documented in our risk files.Smith+nephew will continue to monitor trends in accordance with our post-market surveillance process and take necessary action as required if anticipated severity and/or occurrence rates are exceeded.Smith+nephew has no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on our review of all currently available information, we are unable to identify a definitive root cause.However, as the use of our product cannot be excluded as a potential cause or contributory factor to the reported issue, we are conservatively submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during total shoulder revision (unknown primary implants), an attachment piece of one (1) rss glenosphere trial.Eccentric-s broke off.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using a smith and nephew back-up device.No injury was reported as a consequence of this issue.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection revealed that it was observed the entire post feature was broken off of the rss glenosphere trial.The broken piece was not received for evaluation.The remainder of the device had observable dings and concentrated discoloration but no damage which would clearly indicate a cause for the fracture observed.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 for the part number over the past 12 months and for the batch number based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.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: RSS GLENOSPHERE TRIAL. ECCENTRIC-S
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ASCENSION ORTHOPEDICS, INC.; 11101 metric blvd; austin TX 78758
• Manufacturer (Section G): ASCENSION ORTHOPEDICS, INC.; 11101 metric blvd; austin TX 78758
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 20102645
• Report Number: 3002788818-2024-00093
• Device Sequence Number: 8475533
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556864814
• UDI-Public: 885556864814
• 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
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/23/2024

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: TRL-0961-05E-S
• Device Lot Number: UV1218
• 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: 08/05/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/20/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/29/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/23/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/06/2018
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown