MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG CS/CSL/GERADSCHAFT-PLUS EXTRACT.SCREW M6; OSTEOTOME

Catalog Number	75002165
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/06/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during the revision, the tip of the cs/csl/geradschaft-plus extract screw m6 broke while explanting the femoral component, it was completely removed.Surgery was performed, without any delay, with the same device.No patient complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference case-(b)(4).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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d4, h6, h10.H3, h6: it was reported that, during a total hip replacement revision, the tip of the cs/csl/geradschaft-plus extract.Screw m6 broke while explanting the femoral component, it was completely removed.Surgery was performed, without any delay, with the same device.No patient complications were reported.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 4 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.Due to insufficient information, it is not possible to indicate factors which could have contributed to the reported event.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: CS/CSL/GERADSCHAFT-PLUS EXTRACT.SCREW M6
• Common Device Name: OSTEOTOME
• 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: 20320534
• Report Number: 9613369-2024-00132
• Device Sequence Number: 12679950
• Product Code: HWM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611996056563
• UDI-Public: 7611996056563
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123598
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/04/2024

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: 75002165
• 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: 09/06/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/29/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/27/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/04/2024
• 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: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Male