MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TANDEM STR THREADED HNDLE; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED

Catalog Number	71362804
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	02/26/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the tandem bipolar straight handle broke while dr.(b)(6) was impacting the trail head.I would like a replacement.No injuries or delays reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated devices were returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned tandem handle confirmed the stated failure mode.The plastic handle fractured and all pieces were returned.A failure mode was not provided for the housing reamers.The reamers were very worn / dull, to the extent that the markings were no longer visible.The tandem handle was manufactured in 2004 and exhibits signs of extensive wear/ usage.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.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 complaints will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for these complaints; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: TANDEM STR THREADED HNDLE
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks road; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 8436707
• Report Number: 1020279-2019-01123
• Device Sequence Number: 19393571
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010497994
• UDI-Public: 03596010497994
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123598
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: health professional,user faci
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/09/2019

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: 71362804
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/26/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/26/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/20/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/09/2019
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1