MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ASCENSION ORTHOPEDICS, INC. PIP SZ. 30 PROXIMAL; HIGH DEMAND, REVISION, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, PYROLYTIC CARBON, UNCEMENTED FINGER PRO

Catalog Number	PIP-200-30P-WW
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/06/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a pip joint arthroplasty surgery, surgeon implanted the pip sz.30 proximal.Upon x-raying, there was a notable line through the implant.The implant was removed, and it came out in two pieces.All pieces were removed and accounted.The first piece was removed by hand and the remaining piece with a bur (disintegrated the implant and x-rayed to confirm all was removed) before implanting second implant.A new implant was then opened and used instead.The procedure was resumed, using an equivalent s+n back-up.No further complications were reported.It is unknown if a delay was reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (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 risks with the device itself or with its use 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.

• Brand Name: PIP SZ. 30 PROXIMAL
• Common Device Name: HIGH DEMAND, REVISION, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, PYROLYTIC CARBON, UNCEMENTED FINGER PRO
• 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 ; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis, TN 38116 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 23716653
• Report Number: 3002788818-2025-00129
• Device Sequence Number: 16021146
• Product Code: OMX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556858448
• UDI-Public: 885556858448
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: H010005
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2025
• Device Explanted Year: 2025
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 12/04/2025

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: PIP-200-30P-WW
• Device Lot Number: 700004854
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/13/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/04/2025
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/19/2023
• 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