MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. R3 STRAIGHT SHELL IMPACTOR; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	71364450
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/01/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a hip replacement surgery, the coil of a r3 straight shell impactor broke.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using an equivalent s+n back-up.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection revealed that the proximal toothed hub weld is fractured and loose on the device.The device returned heavily worn from use.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 a similar event was previously identified, and escalated actions were evaluated.However, no further actions were implemented since it has been concluded that there is a potential breakage if used after the expected lifetime or excessive force is applied as this device is a reusable instrument and it is expected to wear over time.At this time, we have no evidence to conclude that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.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: R3 STRAIGHT SHELL IMPACTOR
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• 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: 23164072
• Report Number: 1020279-2025-01603
• Device Sequence Number: 18390383
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010607034
• UDI-Public: 3596010607034
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: KY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/24/2025

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: 71364450
• Device Lot Number: 14MSA0004
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/09/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/01/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/21/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/28/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/24/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/06/2015
• 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