MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ASCENSION ORTHOPEDICS, INC. LINER TRIAL HEIGHT +0MM; TEMPLATE

Catalog Number	TRL-0990-844-00H
Medical Device Problem Codes	Crack (1135); Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/13/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal refence number: (b)(4).H3, h6: 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 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an rsa surgery one (1) liner trial height +0mm snapped vertically along the side of the stem when hand tightening into the humeral stem trial.The procedure was resumed without any delay, using an equivalent s+n back-up device.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Corrected information: h3, h6, h11.The information received by the manufacturer has been re-evaluated for mdr reporting and it was determined that this case does not meet the threshold for reporting and is a non-reportable event.Device damage (cracks) may cause minor or temporary injury (e.G.Abrasion, laceration, etc.) requiring no or minor medical intervention.Event may result in a short procedural delay and/or require use of a backup device to continue procedure.This event is not likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury and is considered not reportable pursuant to applicable regulations.If further details are provided confirming the occurrence of a reportable event, our files will be updated accordingly and a further report submitted outlining both the event details and our investigations performed.While this event is no longer considered reportable, this report is being submitted as a courtesy to provide updated investigation results based on the return and evaluation of the complaint device subsequent to the submission of our previous supplemental report.The associated device was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection revealed the device presents with the internally threaded plastic shaft cracked on one side of the screw.The device is scratched and scuffed from use on all surfaces.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.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The information received by the manufacturer has been re-evaluated for mdr reporting and it was determined that this case does not meet the threshold for reporting and is a non-reportable event.Device damage (cracks) may cause minor or temporary injury (e.G.Abrasion, laceration, etc.) requiring no or minor medical intervention.Event may result in a short procedural delay and/or require use of a backup device to continue procedure.This event is not likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury and is considered not reportable pursuant to applicable regulations.

• Brand Name: LINER TRIAL HEIGHT +0MM
• Common Device Name: TEMPLATE
• 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: 24288386
• Report Number: 3002788818-2026-00018
• Device Sequence Number: 18680353
• Product Code: HWT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556812860
• UDI-Public: 885556812860
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CO
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/03/2026

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: TRL-0990-844-00H
• Device Lot Number: 24HNC0033
• 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: 01/13/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided; Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/08/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/02/2026; 03/03/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/06/2024
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown