MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG POLARSTEM COLLAR CALCAR REAMER LARGE; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	75102208
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Bone Fracture(s) (1870)
Date of Event	10/31/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).This complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a patient complication reported that includes reference to the use of a smith+nephew product without evidence about a specific product problem.The reported complication relates to known inherent 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 confirm a relationship between the reported event and the device or 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 a thr surgery, while reaming with a polarstem collar calcar reamer large and a polarstem collar calcar reamer small, a medial calcar fracture occurred.The surgery was completed, after a significant delay, changing the surgical technique.It is unknown the current health status of the patient.

• Brand Name: POLARSTEM COLLAR CALCAR REAMER LARGE
• 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: 20745481
• Report Number: 9613369-2024-00147
• Device Sequence Number: 12834025
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556535523
• UDI-Public: 885556535523
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NV
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K143739
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 11/21/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 75102208
• Device Lot Number: A61254
• 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: 10/31/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/21/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/20/2016
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: PN: 75102207/LOT: A61245
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention; Other
• Patient Age: 77 YR
• Patient Sex: Female