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

Model Number 71430415

Device Problems Crack (1135); Naturally Worn (2988); Scratched Material (3020)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 05/18/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that, during sterilization procedures, the following items were noticed to be worn and have cracks scratches and gouges: gii ps hi flex isrt tr s3-4 9 ((b)(4)), gii ps hi flex isrt tr s5-6 9 ((b)(4)) and gii ps hi flex isrt tr s5-6 11 ((b)(4)).No case involved; therefore, no patient was involved.

Manufacturer Narrative

H6: the associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The surface of the returned device has various gouges and missing material rendering the device inoperable.The device shows signs of extensive use.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints and assessed for any necessary corrective actions.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 do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product 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 probable causes of 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.

• 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: 11914046
• MDR Text Key: 253693219
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-04880
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FSM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010493057
• UDI-Public: 03596010493057
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/29/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/01/2021
• 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: 13KMO1514
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/03/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/28/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1