MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. REF THREE HOLE SHELL 54MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS

Model Number 71336454

Device Problem Connection Problem (2900)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 10/29/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a tka procedure, after the acetabular cup was implanted, the liner could not be locked.Another backup s&n cup was used to complete the surgery (no additional cuts were made for the change).There was a delay of 31 to 60 min, but there was no impact to the patient because of it.

Manufacturer Narrative

The associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device could not confirm the stated failure mode.The device has signs of damage from the attempted implantation and extraction.The device was manufactured in 2018.A dimensional inspection was performed and could not confirm the stated failure mode.The device measured within specification.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Some potential probable causes of the reported event could include poor insertion technique or surgical debris between the mating surfaces.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.

• Brand Name: REF THREE HOLE SHELL 54MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks road; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 9350109
• MDR Text Key: 167237045
• Report Number: 1020279-2019-04105
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010454362
• UDI-Public: 03596010454362
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K960094
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional,u
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/03/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/20/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71336454
• Device Catalogue Number: 71336454
• Device Lot Number: 18JM09486
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/29/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1