MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII PS HI FLEX ISRT TR S7-8 9; TRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT

Model Number 71430422

Device Problem Flaked (1246)

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

Event Date 06/02/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Smith & nephew is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 c.F.R.Part 803.This report may be based upon information which smith & nephew has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, smith & nephew, or its employees, that the report constitutes an admission that the device, smith & nephew or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that gii ps hi flex isrt tr s7-8 9 is flaking.As this was noticed upon inspection, there was not patient involvement.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.A review of complaint history of the previous 12 months revealed similar events for the listed device, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.The device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries and cleaning cycles.As plastics are vulnerable, damage may occur 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.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.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 is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: GII PS HI FLEX ISRT TR S7-8 9
• Type of Device: TRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT
• 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: 14672381
• MDR Text Key: 297236766
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-02980
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FSM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010494474
• UDI-Public: 03596010494474
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/26/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/12/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71430422
• Device Catalogue Number: 71430422
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/21/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1