MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ACC 2.0MM COCR CABLE W/CLAMP; CERCLAGE, FIXATION

Model Number 71340007

Device Problem Material Frayed (1262)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 09/28/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that during surgery, the 2.0 accord cable frayed while inside the patient.Item was retrieved from patient and procedure concluded with a delay of 5 minutes and without an injury.It is unknown if a backup device from smith and nephew was used to complete the procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

The associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.A few strands of wire fractured on the device, causing it to fray and become inoperable.The clinical/ medical evaluation concluded that this case reports the accord cable frayed while inside the patient during use.Per email communication, there was no patient injury, and the procedure was completed with a minimal delay using a backup device.Since no patient harm is alleged, no further clinical assessment is warranted.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.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.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 and instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The potential probable cause of this event is likely overloading.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.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: ACC 2.0MM COCR CABLE W/CLAMP
• Type of Device: CERCLAGE, FIXATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10696478
• MDR Text Key: 211856839
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-05487
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010485731
• UDI-Public: 03596010485731
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K031162
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/04/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/19/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71340007
• Device Catalogue Number: 71340007
• Device Lot Number: 18KSM0286
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/28/2020
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/01/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention