MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. R3 3 HOLE ACET SHELL 58MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/CERAMIC/METAL, CEMENTED OR UNCE

Catalog Number	71335558
Medical Device Problem Code	Positioning Problem (3009)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/22/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a thr surgery, the liner and cup were found to be incompatible.After a delay of more than 30 minutes, the procedure was resumed using a similar smith & nephew device.No patient injury was reported as a result of this issue.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).This complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a patient complication related to a product problem with a smith+nephew device.The reported issue(s) relate 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 submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional investigative findings or information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).Additional information: h11: the device was not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.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 revealed similar events for the listed part number over the previous 12 months, but no similar events for the batch based on the historical data, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.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.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include size selected or insertion technique.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should the device or 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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device reveals that the device returned with heavy biological debris, scuffing and scratching, more than likely from attempt of insertion.Furthermore, the damage found in the visual inspection indicates that the device will not function as intended.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 revealed similar events for the listed part number over the previous 12 months, but no similar events for the batch based on the historical data, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.According to surgical technique, the shell and liner should properly interface to ensure correct seating.The liner should sit flush with the face of the shell, indicating full engagement and alignment of the components.At this time, we have no evidence to conclude that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include size selected or insertion technique.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: R3 3 HOLE ACET SHELL 58MM
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/CERAMIC/METAL, CEMENTED OR UNCE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis, TN 38116 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 23143958
• Report Number: 1020279-2025-01588
• Device Sequence Number: 21054954
• Product Code: MRA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010598271
• UDI-Public: 3596010598271
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K211176
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/08/2026

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: 71335558
• Device Lot Number: 21FM15235
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/26/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/21/2025; 04/07/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/25/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/27/2025; 04/08/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/24/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown