MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FLEXIBLE SHAFT W/CIR CONNECTOR; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED

Model Number 71631192

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 10/04/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, during internal fixation surgery, after reaming with the device, it was observed that the shaft part of a trigen flexible reamer shaft with circular connector broke off, instrument goes inside the patient.Nothing fell into the wound.Surgery was resumed, without any delay, with the same device.Patient was not harmed as consequence of this problem.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.The manufacturing process of the device did not contribute to the reported event.A visual inspection of the returned flexible shaft w/cir connector confirms the device has fractured in two different places.There are no pieces missing from the device.The device shows signs of significant wear and use.A review of complaint history revealed similar events for the listed batch, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.The clinical/medical evaluation concluded that per case details, ¿nothing fell into the wound.¿ the procedure was completed using the same device.No patient injuries or adverse consequences were reported.Since no patient injuries are being reported no further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.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.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.Assessment of historical escalated cases concluded that there are no prior actions related to this device and failure mode.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are 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 future complaints and investigate as necessary.

• Brand Name: FLEXIBLE SHAFT W/CIR CONNECTOR
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 12682461
• MDR Text Key: 277921760
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-07654
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010419743
• UDI-Public: 03596010419743
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K121714
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/28/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71631192
• Device Catalogue Number: 71118200
• Device Lot Number: 14MM04066
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/20/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/04/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/22/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/27/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/28/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/04/2014
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Sex: Male