MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII PS HI FLEX ISRT TR S5-6 9; TRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT

Model Number 71430415

Device Problem Crack (1135)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 10/06/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that genesis ii ps hi flex insert tr s5-6 9 has cracks.No case involved.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

The associated device, intended to use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.The device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries and cleaning cycles.As plastics are vulnerable and crack may have initiated during use and possible causes could be due to the heating and cooling associated with autoclaving or prolonged use.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.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.

• Brand Name: GII PS HI FLEX ISRT TR S5-6 9
• Type of Device: TRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10782798
• MDR Text Key: 214516624
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-06109
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FSM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010493057
• UDI-Public: 03596010493057
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/26/2021

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71430415
• Device Catalogue Number: 71430415
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/06/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/03/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/23/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/26/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1